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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

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

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

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?