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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 :

The correct answer is
1, 2 and 4

Indian President Election: Key Facts

The election of the President of India is governed by specific constitutional provisions regarding eligibility and the electoral process.

Analysis of Statements:

  • Statement 1: Correct. The President is elected indirectly by an electoral college, as outlined in Article 54 of the Indian Constitution.
  • Statement 2: Correct. The electoral college consists of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
  • Statement 3: Incorrect. This statement contradicts the fact that the election is indirect. Direct election means citizens vote directly for the candidate.
  • Statement 4: Correct. Members of the Legislative Councils (MLCs) are not part of the electoral college for the President's election. Therefore, they do not have the right to vote in this election.

Conclusion:

Statements 1, 2, and 4 accurately describe aspects of the Presidential election process in India.

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Important Questions from President

  1. Consider the tenure of the following Presidents of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from earliest to the last.
    1. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
    2. K.R. Narayanan
    3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
    4. R. Venkataraman
    Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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  2. Identify the correct statement/s from the following.
    A. A person who holds, or who has held office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of the Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.
    B. No person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is qualified for election as a member of the Council of the States.
  3. Consider the following statements. 

    1. The election to the office of the President of India is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single non-transferable vote. 

    2. The value of the vote of each Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh is greater than the value of the vote of the MP from Goa. 

    3. Electors cannot use the provision of NOTA in the election of President. 

    4. The provisions of Anti-defection law are not applicable in Presidential election.

     How many of the statements given above are correct?

  4. Statement I : Impeachment procedure is a quasi-judicial procedure and the President of India can be impeached only on the grounds of violation of the Constitution
    Statement II : The impeachment procedure can be initiated in either House of the Parliament

  5. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
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