Vice-President

1

Which of the following is true with respect to Vice President of India?

A
He is a member of Rajya Sabha.
B
He can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge.
C
He can be elected to the office only for two consecutive terms.
D
He can resign from the office by addressing the letter of resignation to the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2

Consider the following statements regarding Vice-President in Indian Polity.

  1. While discharging his functions as president he/she is entitled to receive salary and allowance of Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
  2. In Vice-President Election, Electoral College consist both Houses of Parliament excluding nominated members.
  3. In case of Joint sitting of Parliament, he/she presides the joint sitting of House.

Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?

A
I and II
B
II and III only
C
I and III
D
None
3

The resolution for removing the Vice President of India can be moved in the

A
Lok Sabha alone
B
Either house of Parliament
C
Joint sitting of Parliament
D
Rajya Sabha alone
4

Which of the following constitutes electoral college for election of Vice President of India:

  1. Rajya Sabha
  2. Lok Sabha
  3. State legislative assemblies
  4. State legislative Councils

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
1, 2 and 4
D
All of them

Political System