Which one of the following statements about the election of the President of India is <strong>NOT</strong> correct?
- A. A Union Minister shall not be eligible for election as the President. ✓
- B. The President is elected by the elected members of the Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union Territories.
- C. The Electoral College does not include elected members of the Legislative Councils.
- D. The system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote is followed.
Correct Answer: A. A Union Minister shall not be eligible for election as the President.
Explanation
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, a person holding an office of profit is ineligible for election as President. However, sitting Union Ministers, State Ministers, Governors, and the Vice-President are explicitly exempted and do not hold an 'office of profit' for this purpose.
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