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Who forms the electoral college for the election of the President of India under Article 54 of the…

The President is elected by elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies. For this purpose, Article 54's explanation…

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Who forms the electoral college for the election of the President of India under Article 54 of the Constitution?

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The President is elected by elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.

For this purpose, Article 54's explanation includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of Puducherry.

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Option A

The Rajya Sabha's elected members also participate.

Option B

Article 54 limits the parliamentary component to elected members.

Option C

Article 54 names elected members of State Legislative Assemblies. It does not assign this role to State Legislative Councils.

Option D

Article 54 names elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies.

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