Multiple choice

Who can participate in the election of the Vice-President?

  1. Members of Lok Sabha

  2. Elected members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

  3. Members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

  4. Members of Legislative Assemblies of the states
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Explanation

The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament - Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Unlike the Presidential election, state legislative assembly members do not participate in the Vice-Presidential election. The Vice-President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

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