What is the composition of the Electoral College for the President of India?

• A. Members of the Lok Sabha only
• B. Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State Assemblies
• C. Only members of the Rajya Sabha
• D. Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies only

Answer: (B)

The composition of the Electoral College for the President of India includes the elected members of both Houses of Parliament, which are the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, as well as the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and Union territories with legislatures.

This structure ensures a balanced representation where not only the national legislature participates in the election of the President, but also the states and their respective assemblies. The role of the Lok Sabha is significant as it represents the populace directly, while the Rajya Sabha represents the states at the national level, thus reflecting a dual federal structure. Additionally, including elected members from the state assemblies ensures that the interests and voices of states are taken into account, contributing to a more comprehensive and democratic electoral process.

The other choices do not encompass the full composition of the Electoral College and thus do not accurately reflect the mechanism established by the Constitution of India for electing the President.