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Polity Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board Last updated May 9, 2026
JKSSB Written 2022

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

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Correct Answer: Option C — Proportional representation
Understanding Article 55(3)
According to the Constitution of India, the election of the President is not a direct vote by the citizens. Instead, it follows a specific technical process:

System: Proportional representation by means of the Single Transferable Vote (STV).

Method: Voting is done by Secret Ballot.

The Electoral College: The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament (MP) and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States (MLA).
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