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Indian Polity MCQs – 12 (Vice-President)
Vice-President MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC and other State PSC Examinations
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1. Which of the following articles deals with the election of the Vice-president ?
(a) Article 64
(b) Article 68
(c) Article 66
(d) Article 62
Correct Answer:(c) Article 66
- The Vice-President occupies the second highest office in the country.
- Article 66 deals with the election of the Vice-president of India.
- The Vice-President, like the president, is elected not directly by the people but by the method of indirect election.
- He is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament
2. Who among the following takes part in the election of the Vice-president of India?
- Elected members of Lok Sabha
- Nominated members of Rajya Sabha
- Elected members of State legislative assemblies
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 2 Only
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer: (b)1 and 2 Only
- Both elected and nominated members of the Parliament(Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha) take part in the election of the Vice-president (in the case of the president, only elected members).
- Members of the state legislative assemblies do not take part in the election of the Vice-president (in the case of President, the elected members of the state legislative assemblies are included).
3. To be eligible for election as Vice-President, a person should fulfill which among the following qualifications ?
- He should be a citizen of India.
- He should have completed 35 years of age.
- He should be qualified to be elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
(a) 1 Only
(b) 1 and 2 Only
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer: (c) All of the above
- To be eligible for election as Vice-President, a person:
- Should be a citizen of India.
- Should have completed 35 years of age.
- Should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- Should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government
4. Who can remove the Vice-President from his office?
(a) President
(b) Prime minister
(c) Parliament
(d) Legislative assemblies of the state
Correct Answer: (c) Parliament
- The Indian Parliament has the power to remove the Vice President of India.
- Vice-President can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha and then agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
- The resolution should be passed in the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority and in the Lok Sabha by a simple majority.
- This resolution can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and not in the Lok Sabha.
5. The term of office of the Vice-president is as follows?
(a) 6 years
(b) 4 years
(c) 7 years
(d) 5 years
Correct Answer: (d) 5 years
- The Vice-president is elected for a period of 5 years.
- However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
6. The Vice-President is the Ex-Officio Chairman of the ?
(a) Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Planning Commission
(d) National Development Council
Correct Answer: (a) Rajya Sabha
- The Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- He acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due his resignation, impeachment, death or otherwise.
- He can act as President only for a maximum period of six months within which a new President has to be elected.
7. What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for a candidate to be elected as Vice-President of India?
(a) 18 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 35 years
Correct Answer: (d) 35 years
- Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as Vice President of India- 35 years
- Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLA- 25 years
- Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Lok Sabha-25 years
- Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Rajya Sabha-30 years
- Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLC- 30 years
8. Who is competent to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) The President
(c) The joint session of Parliament
(d) None of these
Correct Answer: (d) None of these
- Rajya Sabha is a permanent house hence can not be dissolved. Every second year, one-third of its members retire. For the vacant seats, fresh elections take place.
- Rajya Sabha is the second chamber of the parliament and represents the states and union territories of the nation.
- It is empowered to protect the interests of the states and union territories in the matters discussed in the Parliament.
9. The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by ?
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer: (c) President
- Before entering upon his office, the Vice-President takes oath:
- To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India
- To faithfully discharge the duties of his office
- The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by the President or some person appointed on that behalf by him.
10. Who was the first Vice-President of India?
(a) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(b) G.S. Pathak
(c) B.D. Jatti
(d) Krishna Kant
Correct Answer: (a) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India (1952–1962).
- He was also the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.
- His birthday is celebrated as Teachers day in India.
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