The electoral college to elect the President of India consists of which of the following?
(A) Members of Lok Sabha
(B) Members of Municipal Corporations
(C) Members of Legislative Assemblies
(D) Members of Rajya Sabha
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (D) only
Under Article 54 of the Constitution, the President is elected by an electoral college of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states (and, since the 70th Amendment of 1992, of Delhi and Puducherry). Nominated members do not vote.
(A) Members of Lok Sabha Correct. The elected members of the Lok Sabha are part of the electoral college.
(B) Members of Municipal Corporations Incorrect. Municipal bodies are local governments and have no part in electing the President.
(C) Members of Legislative Assemblies Correct. The elected MLAs of the states and of Delhi and Puducherry vote; members of Legislative Councils do not.
(D) Members of Rajya Sabha Correct. The elected members of the Rajya Sabha vote; its 12 nominated members do not.