How is the President of India elected?

Short Answer

The President is elected by an electoral college.
The system used is proportional representation utilizing a single transferable vote.
The electoral college includes:
1. Elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
2. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
3. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry.

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Write any one circumstance when the President can declare a National Emergency.

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Given below are details of few Indian citizens:

Person	Age [In years]	Description
W	34	Is a Professor in the Government College
X	35	Has taken up the citizenship of the United States of America
Y	27	Is a reputed sportsperson
Z	36	Is a scientist

Select the person who fulfils the eligibility criteria to become the President of India.