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Who is directly elected through an Electoral College in India?
Who is directly elected through an Electoral College in India?
What is the role of the Vice President in the Legislative Assembly in India?
What is the role of the Vice President in the Legislative Assembly in India?
How often are General Elections held in India?
How often are General Elections held in India?
Who appoints the Vice President in India?
Who appoints the Vice President in India?
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Which legislative body is part of the Central legislature in India?
Which legislative body is part of the Central legislature in India?
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Study Notes
- India has a bicameral system of government with a Central and State legislature.
- In the Central legislature, there is the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
- The State legislature consists of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly.
- The President and Vice President of India are directly elected through an Electoral College.
- The Electoral College comprises elected members of both houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.
- The President appoints the Vice President and has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
- The Vice President does not have a role in the Legislative Assembly.
- Elections in India are held every five years for General Elections.
- The text discusses the electoral process and the functioning of the government in detail.
- It also touches upon the role of different legislative bodies and the intricate electoral system in India.
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Explore the bicameral system of government in India, including the Central and State legislatures. Learn about the functions of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, Legislative Council, and Legislative Assembly. Understand the electoral process, role of the President and Vice President, and the intricate nature of Indian elections.