Who elects the President of India?

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States, including the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are not part of the Electoral College.

Which Article of the Constitution provides for the principle of 'one person, one vote, one value'?

Article 81 of the Constitution of India provides for the principle of 'one person, one vote, one value'. It ensures that the ratio between population and seats in the House of the People remains uniform across States, as far as practicable.

Are adoptive mothers entitled to maternity leave in India?

Yes. Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and the Code of Social Security, 2020, adoptive mothers are entitled to maternity benefit for twelve weeks from the date the child is handed over to them. The earlier restriction limited eligibility to children below three months of age.

On what grounds can a person be disqualified from being a Member of a State Legislature?

A person can be disqualified if they hold an office of profit under the Government of India or a State, are an undischarged insolvent, are of unsound mind declared by a competent court, have voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or are disqualified under any law made by Parliament.

Which States have special provisions under Article 371 of the Constitution of India?

Article 371 and its sub-clauses provide special provisions for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, and Karnataka. Madhya Pradesh is not covered under Article 371.

Daily UPSC Prelims MCQs - Polity - 7th April 2026

Jigyashu Mishra
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