Identify the officials who form the electoral college for the election of the President of India. P: The elected members of both Houses of Parliament. Q: The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. R: Nominated members of Parliament. S: Nominated members of Legislative Assemblies

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P and Q Explanation: According to Article 54 of the Constitution, the Electoral College consists strictly of elected representatives. Statement P is correct because it includes elected MPs from both Houses of Parliament, and Statement Q is correct because it includes elected MLAs from the State Legislative Assemblies (including Delhi and Puducherry). Nominated members mentioned in statements R and S are completely excluded from voting in the presidential election to maintain a pure democratic mandate.TgQPHd|[]

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