Question

Q. Who among the following can participate in both the President and Vice-President elections in India?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3 only

Explanation:

Following is the list of candidates who can participate in the election of President.

1. Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament
2. Elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states and
3. Elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

Following is the list of candidates who can participate in the election of Vice President.

1. Elected and nominated members of the Lok Sabha
2. Elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha

Hence, it is clear that only “Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament” can participate in both the President and Vice-President elections in India.