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The Vice President of India is elected by members of an Electoral College consisting of elected and nominated members of ______.

  1. Lok Sabha only
  2. Rajya Sabha only
  3. Both Houses of Parliament
  4. State Legislative Assemblies

Answer: Both Houses of Parliament

Article 66: Vice President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament (elected + nominated) via proportional representation by single transferable vote. Unlike Presidential election, State Legislative Assembly members do not participate. VP serves as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Article 64).

Topic Vice President - Election and Functions
Exam Relevance Electoral college distinction frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams
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