The President of India is elected by:
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A.
Direct election by the people
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B.
Elected members of Parliament only
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C.
An electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States
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D.
Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
Correct Answer:
C. An electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States
Explanation:
The President of India is not chosen through a direct popular vote but is instead elected by an electoral college. According to Article 54 of the Constitution, this electoral college comprises the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all States, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Nominated members are excluded from this voting process to ensure the President represents the mandate of elected representatives across the country.
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