JKSSB Sub Inspector 2022 Q16 solved answer

JKSSB Sub Inspector - Indian Polity - 2022

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Question

As per Article 55(3) of the Constitution of India, the President of India is elected through which of the following processes?

  1. A. Territorial representation
  2. B. Functional representation
  3. C. Proportional representation
  4. D. Minority representation

Answer

Correct option: C - Proportional representation

Article 55(3) of the Constitution of India prescribes the method of election of the President. The President is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State/UT Legislative Assemblies. The election is by proportional representation through the system of single transferable vote (STV), ensuring that the value of each vote is uniform and proportionate to the population represented.