Which of the following statements is correct regarding the vote value of a member of Parliament in presidential election?

Correct option is B

(b) Vote Value of MP = (Total value of votes of all MLAs of all States & UTs)/(Total Number of elected Members of Parliament)Sol. In the presidential election of India, the vote value of each Member of Parliament (MP) is calculated by dividing the total value of votes of all MLAs of all states and Union Territories by the total number of elected MPs in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. This formula ensures proportional representation in the election of the President.
Information Booster:
· The election of the President of India is conducted by an electoral college.
· It includes elected MPs of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies.
· The value of an MLA's vote varies from state to state, depending on its population.
· The President is elected using a single transferable vote system.
· The voting is done by secret ballot.
· The value of an MP’s vote is uniformly calculated across the country.
Additional Information:
· Total value of MLA votes: Based on the population of each state.
· Single transferable vote system: A method to ensure proportional representation.
· Value Calculation: The system is designed to maintain the federal structure balance.