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Until 1950, the Building in the Picture Was Known as ‘Viceroy’S House’, and Served as Die Residence of the Governor General of India. How is He Or She Elected? - History and Civics

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Until 1950, the building in the picture was known as ‘Viceroy’s House’, and served as die residence of the Governor General of India.

How is he or she elected?

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The President is elected indirectly by the elected members of the Legislature as he or she is a nominal (de jure) and not the de facto head. An Electoral college elects the President. The Electoral College elects the President. The Electoral College consists of the following members:

  1. The elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
  2.  The elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies
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