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 only elected members of both Houses of Parliament.
2.Members of the state legislative assemblies do not participate in the election of the Vice-President.
3.The election of the Vice-President is held by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[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 Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of both elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament. Hence, the use of “only elected members” makes this statement incorrect.
  • Members of state legislative assemblies do not participate in the election of the Vice-President, unlike in the election of the President.
  • The election is conducted by the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and voting is by secret ballot, which is the same as for the President.

Source: Laxmikant

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