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Question

Who amongst the following are not included in the Electoral College for the election of the President of India?

  1. Elected members of the House of the People
  2. Elected members of the Council of States
  3. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States
  4. Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States

Answer:

Option D: Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States”.

The elected members of the Legislative Councils (upper houses in states with bicameral legislatures) do not participate in the Presidential election.