Who appoints the Vice President of India?
20202020
Who appoints the Vice President of India?
- A.
President
- B.
Supreme Court
- C.
The Electoral College of India
- D.
Prime Minister
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Correct answer: C
The Vice President of India is not directly appointed by the President, Prime Minister, or Supreme Court. Instead, Article 66 of the Indian Constitution mandates that the Vice President is elected by an electoral college. This body comprises all members of both Houses of Parliament, including the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, using proportional representation through a single transferable vote system. Although the question uses the term 'appoints', in the context of constitutional processes, this refers to the selection mechanism. Option C correctly identifies 'The Electoral College of India' as the body responsible for this election. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because the President does not appoint them (though they administer the oath), the Supreme Court adjudicates disputes but does not select officials, and the Prime Minister has no constitutional role in this specific appointment process. Therefore, Option C is the accurate answer based on India's constitutional framework.