Q. The electoral college of President consists of?
1.The elected members of both the Houses of Parliament.
2.The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states.
3.The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: The President is elected not directly by the people but by members of electoral college consisting of:

  • the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament;
  • the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states; and
  • the elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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