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Railways PYQCBT 2 2017

RRB NTPC · Question 63

As envisaged in the Constitution of India, the Vice-President of India is elected by:

  1. The President of India

  2. The elected members of both Houses of the Parliament

  3. The members of Rajya Sabha

  4. The Prime Minister of India

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Answer: (B) The elected members of both Houses of the Parliament

Explanation

Under Article 66 the Vice-President is elected by an electoral college of the members of both Houses of Parliament (the nominated members also vote). Of the options, election by the members of both Houses is correct.