The question asks about the method of voting used in the election of the President of India. This is a fundamental aspect of the Indian electoral system, specifically concerning the highest office. Understanding the nature of this election (indirect and proportional representation) helps in determining the voting method.
B) Secret ballot — The election of the President of India is conducted by secret ballot. This ensures that the electors (members of the Electoral College) can cast their votes freely and without fear of reprisal or pressure, maintaining the integrity of the electoral process for this high office.
The question asks about the calculation of the value of an MLA's vote in the Indian Presidential election, as per Article 55 of the Constitution. This involves a specific formula that considers the population of the state and the number of elected MLAs, with a crucial reference year for the population data.
C) The population of the State (as per the 1971 Census) by the total number of elected members of the State's Legislative Assembly, and then dividing by 1,000. This option accurately describes the formula used to calculate the value of an MLA's vote in the Presidential election, including the specific reference to the 1971 Census population and the division by 1,000 to simplify the vote value.
The question asks about the method for calculating the value of an MP's vote in the Indian Presidential election, as per Article 55 of the Constitution. This involves understanding the electoral college system for the President.
Correct Option: A) Dividing the total value of votes assigned to MLAs of all States by the total number of elected members of both Houses of Parliament. This accurately describes the method used to calculate the value of an MP's vote in the Presidential election, ensuring parity between the states and the Union.
The question asks about the principle enshrined in Article 55 of the Indian Constitution. Article 55 deals with the manner of election of the President of India. Understanding the electoral college for the President and the method of calculating the value of votes for MLAs and MPs is crucial to answering this question.
Correct Option: B) Uniformity in the scale of representation of different States and parity between the States as a whole and the Union
The question asks about the specific census figures used for calculating the population of a State for the Presidential election in India. This is a constitutional provision that has been amended over time to ensure fair representation and avoid disincentivizing population control measures.
C) 1971 Census, by virtue of the 84th Amendment Act, 2001. This option correctly identifies the specific census year and the constitutional amendment responsible for its continued use for the Presidential election.
The question asks about the term of office of the President of India as per Article 56 of the Constitution. We need to recall the specific duration and the starting point of this term as defined by the Constitution.
B) Five years from the date he enters upon his office — This option accurately reflects the provision of Article 56(1) of the Indian Constitution regarding the President's term of office.