Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the manner of election of the President?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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