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Elections to the Offices of President and Vice President

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

President is elected by an electoral college comprising MPs and MLAs (Article 54). Each vote’s value is based on state population, ensuring federal balance. Vice President is chosen by MPs alone (Article 66). Voting is through proportional representation with a single transferable vote. Constitutional provisions ensure these offices represent national consensus. Eligibility requires Indian citizenship, 35+ years of age, and no profit-of-office. Disputes are decided by the Supreme Court. The Vice President also chairs the Rajya Sabha. Understanding these elections clarifies how top constitutional positions are filled via indirect democracy, reflecting the Union’s and states’ collective will.

Practice Questions

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?