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2.3: Elections and the Election Commission — History & Civics STD 9 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9History & Civics2.3: Elections and the Election Commission3 Marks
Question
With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:
How are elections of the President and Vice-President of India held?
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Answer

The President of India is elected by a system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote by the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the M.L.A.’s of the States. The Vice-President is elected by members of both House of Parliament assembled at a joint meeting.

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