GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The name of a candidate for the office of president of India may be proposed by
A
any five citizens of India
B
any five members of the Parliament
C
any one member of the Electoral College
D
any ten members of the Electoral College
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, a candidate to be nominated for the office of president needs 50 electors as proposers and 50 electors as seconders for their name to appear on the ballot.

Detailed explanation-2: -Who elects the President of India? Ans. The President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and the Union Territories of Delhi and Pondicherry.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Elected Members of the Legislative Council.

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