Question

How is the Vice-President of India elected?

• A. By direct popular vote
• B. By members of Lok Sabha only
• C. By members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
• D. By members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies

Hint:

Differentiate between elections:
- President: Elected by MPs and MLAs
- Vice-President: Elected only by MPs (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha)
- Prime Minister: Leader of majority in Lok Sabha

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Constitutional Provision
Article 66 of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the Vice-President.
Step 2: Electoral College
The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), using the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
Step 3: Evaluation of options
- Option A: Incorrect. There is no direct election by the people.
- Option B: Incorrect. It excludes Rajya Sabha.
- Option C: Correct. The Vice-President is elected by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members.
- Option D: Incorrect. State Assemblies are not involved in this election.