Who elects the Vice President of India

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Vice President of India: The Vice President is the second-highest office in the Indian government, primarily serving as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

Election of the Vice President: The Vice President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising members of both Houses of Parliament – the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).

Correct Answer: B - Both Houses of Parliament

This is the correct answer because the Constitution of India explicitly states that the Vice President is elected by the members of both Houses of Parliament through a secret ballot. Each member gets one vote.

Why other options are incorrect:

Option A (House of the People): Incorrect. While the Lok Sabha (House of the People) is a part of the electoral college, it alone does not elect the Vice President. The Rajya Sabha's members also participate in the election process.

Option C (Council of States): Incorrect. Similar to option A, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is only one part of the electoral college and cannot elect the Vice President on its own.

Option D (Both Houses of Parliament and state legislatures): Incorrect. State legislatures are not involved in the election of the Vice President. The electoral college is solely comprised of the members of both Houses of Parliament.