Question

The Vice-President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament. It is conducted in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. The voting in such election is by secret ballot.

In this context, which among the following statements is true?

• A. Both Houses of Parliament have full freedom in the conduction of their elections.
• B. The Parliament has a separate body to oversee Presidential and Vice Presidential elections.
• C. The Lok Sabha is responsible for all major electoral processes in the Parliament.
• D. The Election Commission of India conducts elections for the post of the Vice-President.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Election Commission of India conducts elections for the post of the Vice-President.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting both Presidential and Vice Presidential elections. It is the ECI which appoints a Returning Officer for these elections. He scrutinises documents submitted by the contesting candidates. In case of any dispute, a petition is filed before the Supreme Court of India.