_____ elects the President and the Vice President and removes judges of Supreme Court and High Court.

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The correct answer is Lok Sabha.
Let's break down why:

Lok Sabha (Option C): The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the Indian Parliament. However, the Lok Sabha *alone* doesn't handle all of these responsibilities. Instead, it works *together* with the Rajya Sabha (the upper house) to form the Parliament. Together they participate in the:
    1. Election of the President: Members of Parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States vote in the Presidential election.
    2. Election of the Vice President: Members of *both* houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) elect the Vice President.
    3. Removal of Judges: Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts can be removed through a process called impeachment. This requires a special majority in *both* houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).

Why the other options are incorrect:
    *Ministry of Defence (Option A):* This ministry is responsible for the defense of the country. It does not have a role in electing the President or Vice President, or removing judges.
    *Prime Minister's Office (Option B):* This office provides support to the Prime Minister. It does not have a direct role in these electoral or impeachment processes.
    *Securities and Exchange Board of India (Option D):* SEBI regulates the securities market. It has no involvement in electing constitutional functionaries or removing judges.

In Summary: While the Lok Sabha *works with* the Rajya Sabha (the other house of Parliament) for these functions, it is the most directly involved among the options provided. The other options have completely different roles in the government.