Question

Identify the officials who form the electoral college for the election of the President of India.

P: The elected members of both Houses of Parliament.

Q: The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

R: Nominated members of Parliament.

S: Nominated members of Legislative Assemblies

Options

• P and Q

• R and S

• P and R

• Q and S

Answer 1

P and Q

Explanation:

According to Article 54 of the Constitution, the Electoral College consists strictly of elected representatives. Statement P is correct because it includes elected MPs from both Houses of Parliament, and Statement Q is correct because it includes elected MLAs from the State Legislative Assemblies (including Delhi and Puducherry). Nominated members mentioned in statements R and S are completely excluded from voting in the presidential election to maintain a pure democratic mandate.