Consider the following statements:

(a). The President of India is elected by an electoral college in accordance with the system of proportional representation.

(b). The electoral college consists of only the elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

The correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b) are correct
Explanation:

● The President of India is elected by an electoral college using proportional representation by single transferable vote.

● The electoral college consists of elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies.
Information Booster:

● The President’s election is mentioned under Articles 54 and 55 of the Constitution.

● Nominated members do not participate in the election.

● Voting is conducted through secret ballot.
Additional Knowledge:

● The Vice-President is elected only by Members of Parliament.

● The President is the constitutional head of India.