Multiple choice

Who participate in the election of the Vice-President ?

  1. Members of the Lok Sabha

  2. Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha

  3. Members of the Rajya Sabha and the 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 all members of both Houses of Parliament, including nominated members. This differs from the Presidential election, where nominated members and members of State Legislative Assemblies do not participate. The election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.

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