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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

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

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

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?