With reference to the election of the Vice-President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting only of elected members of both Houses of Parliament. 2. The system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote is used in the election of the Vice-President. 3. Members of State Legislative Assemblies do not participate in the election of the Vice-President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

The electoral college for the Vice-President includes both elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament, not only elected
The Vice-President is elected by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote, with secret ballot, same as the President.
Members of State Legislative Assemblies do not participate in the election of the Vice-President, as clarified by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s explanation.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)