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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the election of the President of India ? 1. He is elected indirectly 2. He is elected through an electoral college consisting of all elected MPs and MLAs 3. He is elected directly 4. Members of the Legislative Council have no right to vote in the Presidential election Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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The President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college, not directly by the people [6]. According to Article 54 of the Constitution, this electoral college consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (MPs) and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) of all States, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry [4]. Nominated members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies are excluded from this process [5]. Furthermore, members of the State Legislative Councils (MLCs), whether elected or nominated, have no right to vote in the Presidential election [6]. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect as the election is indirect rather than direct [6].

Sources

  1. [1] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 18: President > ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT > p. 186
  2. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 5: Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System > Election of the President of India > p. 136
  3. [6] https://ceomeghalaya.nic.in/press-notes/pn_56_09062022.pdf
  4. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 18: President > ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT > p. 186
  5. [4] https://www.mea.gov.in/Images/pdf1/Part5.pdf
  6. [5] https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=28582
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