- The electoral college for the President's election consists of elected members of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. - Nominated members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies do not participate in the election. - Members of State Legislative Councils (Vidhan Parishads) also do not participate.
Choose the correct alternative: The President of India is elected by the electoral college. The electoral college consists of —
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021 · Topic: The President (Election of the President (Electoral College, Process))
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Answer: A. (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament, and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
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