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The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:Read the answer and worked solution →A presidential candidate must be:Read the answer and worked solution →

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The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:

  1. all MLAs only
  2. all MPs only
  3. elected MPs + elected MLAs of States/UTs
  4. general public direct vote
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Correct answer: C. elected MPs + elected MLAs of States/UTs

1. Article 54 specifies the electoral college. 2. Elected MPs (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha) + Elected MLAs vote. 3. Nominated members do NOT vote in this election. __Source: syllabus Indian Constitution at Work — Executive__

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A presidential candidate must be:

  1. at least 35 years old
  2. at least 25 years old
  3. at least 21 years old
  4. at least 40 years old
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Correct answer: A. at least 35 years old

1. Article 58 sets eligibility criteria. 2. Citizen of India, completed 35 years, eligible for Lok Sabha. 3. Must not hold any office of profit. __Source: syllabus Indian Constitution at Work — Executive__

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