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Q126. With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State. 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements:

  1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
  2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

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Statement 1 is correct: The value of an MLA's vote depends on the population of the state divided by the number of elected MLAs in that state's assembly. Because the ratio of population to assembly seats differs across states, the value of an MLA's vote varies from state to state.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The value of the vote of every elected MP (whether from Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) is identical. It is calculated by dividing the total vote value of all MLAs across India by the total number of elected MPs of both Houses of Parliament.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q126)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Executive & President
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q126

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 126 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Polity (Executive & President) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Executive & President". You can explore all repeated questions from Executive & President in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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