UPSC Prelims 2013 – Question 19

Q: Consider the following statements:

• The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
• While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option (b)

• The Vice President of Indian acts as an ex officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha but the Deputy Chairman is elected among the members of the Rajya Sabha. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• The Collegium in the election of President does not consist the nominated members of the Parliament but in the election of the Vice President they are the part of the Collegium. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

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