Polity question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
The electoral college that elects the President consists of which of the following?
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Elected members of the two Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of the States only
The President of India is not elected directly by the people, but rather indirectly by an Electoral College. According to Article 54 of the Indian Constitution, this Electoral College consists of:
The elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies (Vidhan Sabhas) of the States (including the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the Union Territory of Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir).
Crucial Exclusions (Why other options are incorrect):
Nominated Members: Nominated members of both the Parliament (like those formerly nominated to the Lok Sabha or currently in the Rajya Sabha) and the State Assemblies cannot vote in the presidential election.
Legislative Councils (Vidhan Parishads): Members of the State Legislative Councils (the upper house in bicameral state legislatures) are completely excluded from the Electoral College. This is why Option (A) is incorrect.
Option (B) is incorrect because it excludes the state assemblies, and Option (D) is incorrect because the Cabinet is just a small subset of the ruling government.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
