2012 · Q56
The President of India is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of elected members of :
- 1Both Houses of Parliament
- 2The Legislative Assemblies of the States
- 3Union Council of Ministers
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionUnion government
- A1 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 2
- D2 and 3
Explanation
Under Article 54, the President is elected by an electoral college of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. Nominated members and the Union Council of Ministers play no part in it. Hence statements 1 and 2 only.