2017 · Q119
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the Office of the Vice President of India ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AThe Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament.
- BThe Vice President is elected in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
- CThe Vice President shall not be a member of either House of the Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any State.
- DThe Vice President of India shall be exofficio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any office of profit.
Explanation
Under Article 66 the Vice-President is elected by all members — elected and nominated — of both Houses, not only the elected members — so A is the incorrect statement. B, C, and D correctly describe the VP's election and office. Hence A.