The system of "Proportional Representation by Means of the Single Transferable Vote" is used for the election of

Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22 · Topic: The President (Election of the President (Electoral College, Process))

1. President of India
2. Members of the Lok Sabha
3. Members of the Rajya Sabha
4. Members of the Legislative Councils

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