Q. The winning candidate in the Election of President of India should secure-
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled
Explanation: Provisions dealing with election of President are provided in Articles-54 and 55 and President and Vice President (elections) Act,1952. Accordingly, President ofIndia is elected through Proportional Representation by Means of Single Transferable Vote system. The winning candidate in this method of election must secure more than 50 percent of total valid votes.
Explanation by: Rakesh Kumar
Provisions dealing with election of President are provided in Articles-54 and 55 and President and Vice President (elections) Act,1952. Accordingly, President ofIndia is elected through Proportional Representation by Means of Single Transferable Vote system. The winning candidate in this method of election must secure more than 50 percent of total valid votes.