Consider the following statements regarding the election of the Vice President of India: 1. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament, including elected and nominated members. 2. The election follows the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote and is conducted by secret ballot. 3. State Legislative Assembly members participate in the election as part of the electoral college. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the election of the Vice President of India:
1.The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament, including elected and nominated members.
2.The election follows the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote and is conducted by secret ballot.
3.State Legislative Assembly members participate in the election as part of the electoral college.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Vice President is elected indirectly by an electoral college of members of both Houses of Parliament (including nominated members) using proportional representation via single transferable vote and secret ballot.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The members of State Legislative Assemblies do not participate in the Vice Presidential election; only members of Parliament do.

Source: PIB

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