With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements:
- The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
- The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following statements given above is/are Correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — 1 only
The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State because it is calculated based on the population of the state divided by the number of elected MLAs in that state. However, all MPs (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) have equal voting value in Presidential elections, making Statement 2 incorrect.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The value of an MLA's vote is calculated as (Population of State ÷ Number of MLAs ÷ 1000), which varies across states based on population and assembly strength.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: All MPs have equal voting value in Presidential elections; the value is the same for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members.
📝 Short Notes: Election of the President of India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Method of Election | Indirect election through Electoral College consisting of elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies (Article 54) |
| Value of MLA's Vote | Formula: (Population of State ÷ Total number of elected MLAs ÷ 1000) Varies from state to state based on population and assembly strength |
| Value of MP's Vote | Formula: (Total value of votes of all MLAs ÷ Total number of elected MPs) Same for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members |
| System of Voting | Single transferable vote system with proportional representation (Article 55) |
| Electoral College | Only elected members participate; nominated members of Parliament and State Assemblies cannot vote |
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