Which of these offices is filled by election under the Constitution of India?
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Which of these offices is filled by election under the Constitution of India?
Governor of a state
Chief Justice of a High Court
Vice-President of India
Judge of the Supreme Court of India
Answer and explanation
Under Article 66(1) of the Constitution, members of both Houses of Parliament form the electoral college that elects the Vice-President. The President appoints state Governors under Article 155, High Court judges under Article 217(1), and Supreme Court judges under Article 124(2).
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