Correct Answer: (d) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice-President of India.
Solution:The Given statement in the option (d) is incorrect because Dr. S Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President of India who served in this post from 1952 to 1962. Dr. Zakir Hussain was the second Vice-President of India. He served in this post from 13 May, 1962 to 12 May, 1967.- The office of the Vice-President is the second-highest constitutional office after the President. It ranks second in the order of precedence and first in the line of succession to the presidency.
- The VP is also the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha. In this capacity, his powers and functions are similar to those of Loksabha's speaker.
- It serves a term of five years and is eligible for re-election.
- The VP may resign by submitting his resignation to the President of India.
- If the President is unable to discharge their duties due to absence, illness, or any other cause, the Vice-President assumes the role of Acting President.
∗ This arrangement continues until a new President is elected, which must occur within six months if the vacancy arises due to the President's death, resignation, or removal.
∗ During this period, the VP ceases to perform the functions of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
