The Vice President of India is elected by the members of

an electoral college consisting of __________.

A all the members of the Council of States Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B all the members of both the Houses of the Parliament Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D elected members of the Council of States Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

• The Vice President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of both elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. • President of India is elected only by elected members of Parliament and State Assemblies. • The Vice President acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and serves as the President in case of vacancy in the post.

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