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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 संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

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

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

Who is the first woman President of India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?