Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
2. 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
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
The Chairman is the Vice President of India, who is elected by an electoral college consisting of members from both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. However, the Deputy chairman is amongst the members themselves.
Nominated members of the two Houses of Parliament do not have voting rights in the presidential election, but they do have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President. Only elected members participate in the presidential election.