The electoral college for the election of the Vice President of India consists of:
- Aall members, elected and nominated, of both Houses of Parliament
- Bthe elected members of both Houses of Parliament only
- Cthe elected members of Parliament and of the state Legislative Assemblies
- Dthe members of the Rajya Sabha only
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a) all members, elected and nominated, of both Houses of Parliament
Explanation
Under Article 66, all MPs of both Houses vote, by proportional representation with a single transferable vote and a secret ballot. In 2025 the full strength was 788: 245 Rajya Sabha and 543 Lok Sabha.