Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with "Manner of election of President"?  

The Correct answer is Article 55.

Key Points

• Article 55 of the Indian Constitution specifically deals with the manner of election of the President.
• The election process is conducted by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States and Union territories.
• The voting for the Presidential election is done by a system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the vote is by secret ballot.
• This system ensures that the President of India is elected with the widest possible support.

 Additional Information

• Article 72
  • Article 72 of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers of the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense.
  • This power is exercised by the President in cases where the punishment or sentence is by a court-martial, in cases relating to punishment for an offense against any law relating to matters to which the executive power of the Union extends, and in all cases where the sentence is a sentence of death.
• Article 78
  • Article 78 of the Indian Constitution outlines the duties of the Prime Minister concerning the furnishing of information to the President.
  • It mandates the Prime Minister to communicate to the President all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.
  • The Prime Minister must also furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation as the President may call for.
• Article 60
  • Article 60 of the Indian Constitution pertains to the oath or affirmation by the President.
  • According to this article, the President is required to take an oath or affirmation before entering upon his office.
  • The oath includes swearing to faithfully execute the office, to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and the law, and to devote oneself to the service and well-being of the people of India.