Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following does NOT take part in the election of the President of India?

Options:

Elected Member of State Assembly

Elected Member of Lok Sabha

Elected Member of Rajya Sabha

Nominated Member of Parliament

Correct Answer:

Nominated Member of Parliament

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Nominated Member of Parliament

- Electoral College of the President of India: 

  • The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of MPs of both Houses of Parliament and MLAs of the states of Delhi and Puducherry. 
  • Nominated members of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha and the Assemblies, and members of state Legislative Councils, are not part of the electoral college.

- Following members do not participate in the election of the President-

1. The nominated members of both of Houses of Parliament, the nominated members of the state legislative assemblies,
2. The members (both elected and nominated) of the state legislative councils (in case of the bicameral legislature) and
3. The nominated members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry.