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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

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

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

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

Who is responsible for the appointment of the members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में न्यूनतम अनुभव में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा आवश्यक नहीं है?