Question

How is the president of india elected?

Answer 1

he is elected by both the houses of Parliament by the system of proportional representation of single transferable vote

Answer 2

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(i) The President is not elected directly by the people.

(ii) All the members of parliament and member of state legislative Assemblies (MLA) elect the President.

(ii) A candidate contesting for the President's post has to get a majority of votes to win the elections.

This ensures that the President can be seen to represent the entire nation.