Question

According to the Constitution of India, who conducts the Election of the Vice-President of India?

• A. The Legislature Councils of all States
• B. The Legislative Assemblies of all States
• C. The Election Commission of India
• D. The Parliament of India

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Election Commission of India

Under Article 324(1) of the Constitution of India, the Election Commission of India, interalia, is vested with the power of superintendence, direction and control of conducting the elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President of India. The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President held under this Constitution shall be vested in a Commission (referred to in this Constitution as the Election Commission).