2026 · Q44
Which of the following statements in respect of the election of the President of India is/are correct?
- 1By convention, the Secretary General, Lok Sabha or the Secretary General, Rajya Sabha is appointed as the Returning Officer by rotation.
- 2Members of the Electoral College can vote according to their wish and are not bound by any party whip.
- 3The provisions of NOTA are applicable. Select the answer using the code given below.
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- A1 and 2
- B2 and 3
- C1 and 3
- D1 only
Explanation
By convention, the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha is appointed Returning Officer for the presidential election by rotation — statement 1 is true. Members of the electoral college vote by secret ballot and are not bound by any party whip, since the anti-defection law does not apply — statement 2 is true. The Election Commission has clarified that NOTA is not available in presidential (or vice-presidential) elections — statement 3 is false. Hence statements 1 and 2.