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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 minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

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

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

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

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

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

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

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?