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Question
With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:
How are elections of the President and Vice-President of India held?
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Solution
The President of India is elected by a system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote by the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the M.L.A.’s of the States. The Vice-President is elected by members of both House of Parliament assembled at a joint meeting.
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