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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 strength of the Lok Sabha?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Who was the first woman Chief Minister in India?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?