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Question
Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.
How is he or she elected?
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Solution
The President is elected indirectly by the elected members of the Legislature as he or she is a nominal (de jure) and not the de facto head. An Electoral college elects the President. The Electoral College elects the President. The Electoral College consists of the following members:
- The elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
- The elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
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| 4. Parliament | (d) is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha |
| 5. The Rajya Sabha | (e) can introduce a bill to amend the constitution |
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