Which of the following statements about the Vice-President of India and Vice-President of America are…

Both are elected and preside over upper chambers without being ordinary members; both may cast a tie-breaking vote, so the fourth statement is false.

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Which of the following statements about the Vice-President of India and Vice-President of America are true ?

1. Both the Vice-Presidents are elected.

2. Both of them are the presiding officers of their respective upper Houses.

3. Both the Vice-Presidents are not the members of their respective Houses.

4. Both of them do not have a casting vote in case of a tie.

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Correct answer B

Both are elected and preside over upper chambers without being ordinary members; both may cast a tie-breaking vote, so the fourth statement is false.