Who among the following are included in the electoral college for the election of the President of India? 1. Elected members of both Houses of Parliament. 2. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha. 3. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. 4. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 729
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Explanation
The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: (1) elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), (2) elected members of the Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabhas) of all states, and (3) elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry. Nominated members of Parliament or State Assemblies do not participate in the election of the President.