CAPF AC PYQ 2021-POLITY

The Electoral College for electing the President of India does not include which of the following?

1. All elected members of the Rajya Sabha

2. All  elected  members  of  the Legislative Assemblies of States

3. All members of the Legislative Councils of States

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a)   1 and 2

(b)   2 end 3

(c)   3 only

(d)   2 only

Answer: C

•  The Indian President is elected through an electoral college system, wherein the votes are cast by national and State-level lawmakers.
• The elections are conducted and overseen by the Election Commission (EC) of India.
• The electoral college is made up of all the elected members of the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament (Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha MPs), and the elected Members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories (MLAs).
• Article 54: Election of President