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Which amendment included the members of the Delhi and Puducherry Legislative Assemblies in the Electoral College for Presidential elections?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 61st Amendment Act, 1989
  2. 69th Amendment Act, 1991
  3. 70th Amendment Act, 1992
  4. 71st Amendment Act, 1992

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 70th Amendment Act, 1992

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 70th Amendment Act, 1992 šŸ“š Explanation: The 70th Amendment Act of 1992 expanded the Electoral College that elects the President of India. It officially included the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Puducherry. Previously, only the elected members of the state assemblies and Parliament were part of this college. This change ensured that citizens of these two Union Territories also had an indirect voice in electing the Head of State.