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Standard XII
Civics
Question

The Indian president is elected by the ___________.
  1. People
  2. Parliament
  3. Electoral college
  4. Legislative assembly

A
Legislative assembly
B
Parliament
C
People
D
Electoral college
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  • President is elected by a voting body called Electoral College.
  • Electoral College is a voting body which usually consists of elected representatives of people of all states.

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