Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a)
Explanation:
Explanation:
→ Statement (a) is correct. Article 55(3) provides that the President is elected by proportional representation through the single transferable vote (STV) and voting is by secret ballot.
→ Statement (b) is incorrect. Article 54 provides for elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
→ However, the Explanation to Article 54 specifically states that, for Articles 54 and 55, “State” includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
→ Thus, the elected MLAs of Delhi and Puducherry are also part of the Electoral College.
→ Other Union Territories without a Legislative Assembly do not have members participating in the Presidential election through an Assembly.
→ Hence, statement (b) is incorrect because it excludes the special constitutional inclusion of Delhi and Puducherry.
Information Booster:
→ However, the Explanation to Article 54 specifically states that, for Articles 54 and 55, “State” includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
→ Thus, the elected MLAs of Delhi and Puducherry are also part of the Electoral College.
→ Other Union Territories without a Legislative Assembly do not have members participating in the Presidential election through an Assembly.
→ Hence, statement (b) is incorrect because it excludes the special constitutional inclusion of Delhi and Puducherry.
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:
Additional Knowledge:
● The Vice-President is elected only by Members of Parliament.
● The President is the constitutional head of India.
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