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Subject: General Studies (Paper 1) Polity Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission Last updated May 9, 2026
JKPSC Prelims 2022 General Studies (Paper 1)

Which of the following do NOT participate in the process of election of President of India?

1. Nominated members of both Houses of Parliament
2. Nominated members of Legislative Assemblies
3. Elected members of Legislative Councils
4. Elected members of UT Legislative Assemblies

How many statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct Answer: Option C — Only three statements
Analysis of the Participants
1. Nominated members of both Houses of Parliament

Status: Do NOT participate. Only elected members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha can vote.

Result: This statement is a correct identification of a non-participant.

2. Nominated members of Legislative Assemblies

Status: Do NOT participate. Only the elected members (MLAs) of the State Legislative Assemblies are part of the Electoral College.

Result: This statement is a correct identification of a non-participant.

3. Elected members of Legislative Councils

Status: Do NOT participate. Members of the Legislative Councils (MLCs) in bicameral states have no role in the Presidential election, whether they are elected or nominated.

Result: This statement is a correct identification of a non-participant.

4. Elected members of UT Legislative Assemblies

Status: They DO participate. The 70th Amendment Act of 1992 included the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry in the Electoral College. (Note: This now also includes Jammu and Kashmir under the Reorganisation Act).

Result: This statement is an incorrect identification of a non-participant.
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