President and Vice President (Indian Polity) (Part-2)

Total Questions: 32

21. The election of the next Vice-President is to be held within__________ of the expiry of the term of office of the outgoing Vice President. [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exams 27.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 60 days
Solution:The election of the next Vice-President is to be held within 60 days of the expiry of the term of office of the outgoing Vice-President.

Jagdeep Dhankhar is an Indian politician and lawyer serving as the 14th and current vice president of India since 11 August 2022.

Vacancy in Office of Vice President of India

  • A vacancy in the office of the Vice President can occur in the following ways:
    • On the expiry of his/her tenure of five years,
    • By his/her resignation,
    • On his/her removal,
    • By his/her death,
    • Other cases, such as when he/she becomes disqualified to hold office or when his/her election is declared void.
  • If the vacancy is going to be caused by the expiration of the term of the sitting Vice President, an election to fill the vacancy must be held before the expiration of the term.
  • If the office of Vice President falls vacant by resignation, removal, death, or otherwise, then an election to fill the vacancy should be held as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy.
    • The newly elected Vice-President remains in office for a full term of five years from the date he/she assumes charge of his/her office.

22. Who was the first Vice President of India? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exams 27.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Solution:The First Vice President of India was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (1952 1962). He was also the second President of India (1962-1967).

In 1954, the Government of India honoured him by conferring on him the highest civilian award 'Bharat Ratna'. The incumbent Vice President of India is M. Venkaiah Naidu.

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23. Who among the following was the first Vice President of India? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Solution:The First Vice President of India was Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (1952 1962). He was also the second President of India (1962-1967).

In 1954, the Government of India honoured him by conferring on him the highest civilian award 'Bharat Ratna'. The incumbent Vice President of India is M. Venkaiah Naidu.

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24. Who among the following never became the Vice-President of India? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Gulzarilal Nanda
Solution:Gulzarilal Nanda was the caretaker Prime Minister of India after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru on May 27, 1964 and remained there till June 9, 1964 when Lal Bahadur Shastri welcome P.M. again from 11 January 1966 to 24 January 1966.

25. The second most senior office in the country is of_______. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 02.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Office of the Vice President of India
Solution:The Vice President of India is the second highest official dignitary in India after the President.

Latest Table of Precedence

  1. Presdient
  2. Vice-President
  3. Prime Minister
  4. Governors of States within their respective States
  5. Former Presidents
    • 5A. Deputy Prime Minister
  1. Chief Justice of India
    • Speaker of Lok Sabha
  1. Cabinet Ministers of the Union
    •  Chief Ministers of States within their respective States
    • Vice-Chairperson, Niti Ayog
    • Former Prime Ministers
    • Leaders of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
    • 7A. Holders of Bharat Ratna
  1. Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries accredited to India.
    •  Chief Ministers of States outside their respective States.
    •   Governors of States outside their respective States.
  1. Judges of Supreme Court
    • 9A. Chairperson of Union Public Service Commission
    • Chief Election Commissioner
    • Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  1. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

26. Which of the following statements about the Vice President of India is INCORRECT? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 02.12.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) He can be removed from his office by the President approved through a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Solution:

Removal of Vice President of India

  • The Vice President of India can be removed from his/her office even before the completion of his/her term.
  • It is to be noted that unlike in the case of the President of India, the removal of the Vice President of India does not require a formal impeachment.

Grounds of Removal of Vice President of India

  • No ground has been mentioned in the Constitution for the removal of the Vice President of India.

Process of Removal of Vice President of India

  • A resolution for the removal of the Vice President of India can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha, and not in the Lok Sabha.
  • Moreover, no such resolution for the removal can be moved unless at least 14 days’ advance notice has been given.
  • This resolution for removal should be passed in the Rajya Sabha by an Effective Majority (i.e. a majority of the then members of Rajya Sabha) and agreed to by Lok Sabha by a Simple Majority.

27. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states that 'The President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of a State, shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office'? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Article 361
Solution:Article 361 of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of the President and the Governors. According to Article, the President or the Governor of the State shall not be liable to any litigation for the exercise of the powers and performance of the duties of his office.

Article 361 in Constitution of India

361. Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs

(1). The President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of a State, shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of hi s office or for any act done or purporting to be done by hi m in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties :Provided that the conduct of the President may be brought under review by any court, tribunal or body appointed or designated by either House of Parliament for the investigation of a charge under article 61 :Provided further that nothing in this clause shall be construed as restricting the right of any person to bring appropriate proceedings against the Government of India or the Government of a State.
(2). No criminal proceedings whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President, or the Governor of a State, in any court during hi s term of office.
(3). No process for the arrest or imprisonment of the President, or the Governor of a State, shall issue from any court during hi s term of office.
(4). No civil proceedings in which relief is claimed against the President, or the Governor of a State, shall be instituted during hi s term of office in any court in respect of any act done or purporting to be done by hi m in hi s personal capacity, whether before or after he entered upon hi s office as President, or as Governor of such State, until the expiration of two months next after notice in writing has been delivered to the President or the Governor, as the case may be, or left at hi s office stating the nature of the proceedings, the cause of action therefor, the name, description and place of residence of the party by whom such proceedings are to be instituted and the relief which he claims.

28. Which Indian President used the pocket veto for the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Giani Zail Singh
Solution:In 1986, the Parliament passed the 'Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986'. The then President Giani Zail Singh did not take any decision on the Bill exercising pocket veto.

Types of Veto Power of President of India 

The veto power enjoyed by the Executive can be classified into 4 categories:

  • Absolute Veto– It means withholding assent to the bill passed by the legislature.
  • Qualified Veto– It can be overridden by the legislature with a higher majority.
  • Suspensive Veto– It can be overridden by the legislature with an ordinary majority.
  • Pocket Veto– It means taking no action on the bill passed by the legislature.

29. Who among the following is the 'Visitor' to all central universities of India? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) President of India
Solution:The President of India is the Visitor to all the Central Universities of India.

30. Appointments for All India Services are made by- [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 31.08.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) President
Solution:According to the All India Services Act, 1951, appointments to the All India Services are made by the President on the advice of the Central Government.

The President is the head of the executive but his powers are exercised by the central government.