Concept:The President of India is elected using a system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote (STV) and secret ballot.
Explanation:The election is conducted by the Election Commission of India.
The electoral college consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies (including Delhi and Puducherry).
Each voter receives one ballot paper and marks preferences (1, 2, 3, ...) against candidates.
First, all first-preference votes are counted.
If a candidate secures a fixed quota (absolute majority) in the first round, that candidate is declared elected.
Otherwise, the candidate with the fewest first-preference votes is eliminated, and their second-preference votes are transferred to the remaining candidates.
This transfer process continues until one candidate attains the required quota.
This method ensures the winner enjoys broad support and is not merely a simple plurality winner.
Answer:Option B: Proportional Representation and Single Transferable Vote System.