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Download Solution PDFThe Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of—
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is The members of both the Houses of Parliament.
Key Points
- The Vice President is indirectly chosen by members of an electoral college composed of representatives of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of a single transferable vote and voted by secret ballot by the election commission.
- The Vice President of India also serves as the Honorable Chancellor of the University of Punjab, Chandigarh.
- The Vice President of India, after the President, is India's second-highest constitutional office.
- Article 63 of the Indian Constitution specifies that 'There shall be a Vice President of India.'
- The Vice President shall serve as President for death, resignation, impeachment, or other conditions in the absence of a President.
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