Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the Vice President of India: 1. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of only the elected members of both Houses of Parliament. 2. The election of the Vice President is held by means of proportional representation using the single transferable vote. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The electoral college for the Vice President includes both elected and nominated members of Parliament.
Statement 2 is correct. The election is by proportional representation through the single transferable vote.