Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : State Legislatures do not take part in the election of Vice-President.
Statement II : The electoral college for Vice-President consist of the members of both houses of Parliament.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Hint:

Contrast with President's Election:
1. President: Elected MPs + Elected MLAs (States/UTs).
2. Vice President: All MPs only (No MLAs).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The election of the Vice President of India is conducted under Article 66 of the Constitution. The composition of its electoral college differs significantly from that of the President.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Analysis of Statement II: The electoral college for the Vice President consists of all members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). This includes both elected and nominated members. Thus, Statement II is correct.
2. Analysis of Statement I: Unlike the Presidential election (where elected members of State Legislative Assemblies take part), State Legislatures have no role in the Vice-Presidential election. Thus, Statement I is also correct.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Both statements are correct. Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.