Previous Year Question
Who amongst the following are not included in the electoral college for the election of the President of India?
Elected members of the House of the People.
Elected members of the Council of States.
Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
Elected members of the Legislative Councils of the States.
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
According to Article 54 of the Constitution, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry are also included.
Members of the State Legislative Councils are not included in this Electoral College. Similarly, nominated members of Parliament do not vote in the Presidential election because Article 54 includes only elected members.