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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 49

How many members were in the electoral college for India's 16th Vice-Presidential election in 2022?

  1. 788
  2. 545
  3. 250
  4. 798
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (A) 788

Explanation

The Vice-President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament, including nominated members (Art. 66).

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: all 543 Lok Sabha + 245 Rajya Sabha members (elected and nominated).

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: that is roughly the Lok Sabha's strength.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: that is the Rajya Sabha's maximum strength.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: too many.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.