Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the manner of election of the President?

Options:

Article 51

Article 61

Article 55

Article 65

Correct Answer:

Article 55

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 -Article 55

The Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with the manner of election of the President is Article 55.

This article specifies details like:
The electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and state legislative assemblies.
The weightage given to votes based on a population formula.
The nomination process requiring a minimum number of proposers and seconders.

The important articles associated with the President of India in the Indian Constitution are:

Chapter I : The Executive

Article 52: The President of India
Article 53: Executive Power of the Union
Article 54: Election of President
Article 55: Manner of Election of President
Article 56: Term of office of President
Article 57: Eligibility for re-election
Article 58: Qualifications for Election as President
Article 59: Conditions of President’s office
Article 60: Oath or affirmation by the President
Article 61: Procedure for Impeachment of the President
Article 62: Time of holding election to fill a vacancy in the office of President and the term of office or person elected to fill a casual vacancy