History & Civics
The electoral college, which elects the President, consists of:
- Elected members of both Houses of Parliament only
- Elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies and of both the Houses of Parliament
- Only elected members of Lok Sabha and of State Legislatures
- Members of Parliament and of the State Legislative Assemblies
Related Questions
Which of the following is not the requisite qualification for a candidate to be eligible for election as the President of India?
- Not less than 35 years of age
- Must not hold office of profit
- Must be eligible to become a member of Lok Sabha
- Must be a member of either House of Parliament
What is the maximum age prescribed for election as President of India?
- 58 years
- 62 years
- 60 years
- No such limit
The election to the office of President is conducted by
- Speaker
- Supreme Court
- Election Commission of India
- Parliament
Regarding his power of pardon, the President can employ it in
- all the cases of punishment by a court martial
- offences against laws in the Union and Concurrent Lists
- pardoning a sentence of death
- all the above instances