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Consider the following statements: In the Electoral College for Presidential Election in India

Consider the following statements: In the Electoral College for Presidential Election in India:
1. The value of the vote of an elected Member of Legislative Assembly equals State Population / (Number of elected MLAs of the State x 100).
2. The value of the vote of an elected Member of Parliament equals Total value of the votes of all elected MLAs / Total number of elected MPs.
3. There were more than 5000 members in the latest election.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

Only 2

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

Only 3

Answer:

(a)

Moderate

Explanation

The value of votes of elected MPs and MLAs is correct as per statements 1 and 2. Statement 3 is incorrect. Hence, (a) is correct.