Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both 1 & 2
The correct answer is 3 i.e. Both 1 & 2.
Explanation:
- This electoral college is different from the electoral college for the election of the President in the following two respects:
- It consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament (in the case of president, only elected members).
- It does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies (in the case of President, the elected members of the state legislative assemblies are included).
- Consequently, it is necessary that in his election, not only members of Parliament should play their part, but the members of the state legislatures should have a voice.
- But, when we come to the Vice-President, his normal functions are to preside over the council of states.
- It is only on a rare occasion, and that too for a temporary period, that he may be called upon to assume the duties of the president.
- That being so, it does not seem necessary that the members of the state legislatures should also be invited to take part in the election of the Vice-President.
