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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Constitution originally stated that the runner-up (person who comes in second) in the election should be vice president.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the nation’s early years, electors did not differentiate between their votes for president and vice president, and the runner-up for president became vice president.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which authority conducts elections to Parliament? The same Article 324 also vests in the Commission the powers of superintendence, direction and control of the elections to both Houses of Parliament. Detailed provisions are made under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the rules made thereunder.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Vice-President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both House of Parliament.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Vice President is elected along with the President by the Electoral College. Each elector casts one vote for President and another for Vice President.

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