Which one of the following methods is followed in electing the President of India?
- A. Proportional Representation only
- B. First-Past-the-Post System only
- C. Proportional Representation and the Single Transferable Vote System ✓
- D. Proportional Representation and the First-Past-the-Post System
Correct Answer: C. Proportional Representation and the Single Transferable Vote System
Explanation
According to Article 55 of the Constitution, the President of India is elected by an electoral college in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
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