The Vice-President

Total Questions: 22

1. The Vice-President of India is elected by the members of an electoral college comprising - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Only elected members of both the Houses of Parliament.
(b) All the members of both the Houses of Parliament.
(c) Only elected members of Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies.
(d) Only elected members of State Assemblies.

Correct Answer: (b) All the members of both the Houses of Parliament.

Solution:According to Article 66(1), The Vice-President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both the Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

2. The Vice-President of India is elected by: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) The People
(b) The Electoral College which elects the President
(c) The members of both the Houses of Parliament
(d) The State Legislatures

Correct Answer: (c) The members of both the Houses of Parliament

3. How is Vice-President of India elected? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

(a) By direct national election
(d) Nomination by president
(c) Through direct election the MPs of Lok Sabha and MLAs of Vidhan Sabha
(d) Through election by the MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Correct Answer: (d) Through election by the MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Solution:The Vice-President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) of Parliament [ Article 66(1) ].

4. Who among the following elected the Vice-President of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Selected the correct answer from the code given below:

1. Members of Lok Sabha
2. Members of Rajya Sabha
3. Members of Legislative Assemblies
4. Members of Legislative Councils

The Vice-President is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) of Parliament [ Article 66(1) ].

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

5. Electoral College for the 16th Vice Presidential Election of India for 2022 consists of how many members? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

(a) 798
(b) 788
(c) 545
(d) 250

Correct Answer: (b) 788

Solution:As per Article 66 of the Constitution of India, the Vice- President is elected by the members of an electoral college. The Electoral College consists of Elected members of the Rajya Sabha, Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and Elected members of the Lok Sabha. Members included in the Electoral College for the 16th Vice-President Election:
-233 elected members of Rajya Sabha
-12 nominated members of Rajya Sabha
-543 elected members of the Lok Sabha
-The total number of members included in the electoral college formed by combining both the houses were 788.

6. Consider the following statements. Which of these statements is/are correct? [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 201]

1. Like the election of the President, the election of Vice-President is indirect.

2. The Member of the State Legislatures play an important role in the election of the both.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only

Solution:According to Article 54, the president shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. According to Article 66, the Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot. Thus the President and Vice-President's election is held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote, and the voting is done by secret ballot, so statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect. This, option (a) is correct.

7. Given below are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

Assertion (A): In order to be eligible for election as Vice-President, a person must be qualified for election as a member of the Upper House.

Reason (R): Vice-President is chairperson of Rajya Sabha.

Which of the following is correct in regard to the above statements.

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is an acceptable explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not an acceptable explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is an acceptable explanation of (A).

Solution:Article 66(3) of the Constitution describes that a person is eligible for election as Vice-President if he is citizen of India, completed the age of 35 years and is qualified for election as a member of the Council of States and Article 64 provides that Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any other office of profit.

8. Consider the following statements about Vice-President of India. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

1. He is an ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

2. He is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.

Which of the Statement/s given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both I and 2
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) 2 Only

Solution:According to the Article 64 (Indian Constitution), the Vice- President is the ex-officio chairman of the council of states (Rajya Sabha) Hence Statement 1 is correct.
According to Article 66(1), the Vice-president is elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both the houses of parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
So, option (c) is correct answer.

9. Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) The President
(b) The Vice-President
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha

Correct Answer: (b) The Vice-President

Solution:Rajya Sabha is presided over by the Vice-President, but he is not a member of the Upper House.

10. Who is the Ex-Officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

(a) The President
(b) The Vice President
(c) The Prime Minister
(d) None of the above
(e) None of the above / more than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) The Vice President

Solution:Rajya Sabha is presided over by the Vice-President, but he is not a member of the Upper House.

11. Which of the following statements is not correct? [38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992]

(a) To hold the office of President Candidate should have the minimum age of 35 years.
(b) Vice-President is Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
(c) Vice-President is appointed by the President of India.
(d) First President of India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Correct Answer: (c) Vice-President is appointed by the President of India.

Solution:According to Article 66, the Vice-President is elected by the members of Parliament by the Proportional Representation System and Single Transferable Vote System. All the other three statements are true.

12. Which of the following statements about the Vice- President of India are not correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

1. In order to be the Vice-President, a person must be qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.

2. A member of the State Legislature can be a candidate for this office.

3. The term of the Office of the Vice-President is the same as that of the President.

4. He can be removed through a formal impeachment.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 4

Solution:Statements 1 and 4 are wrong by virtue of Articles 66(3)(0) and 67(b). According to Article 67(b) of the Constitution, a Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People. No resolution for this purpose shall be moved unless at least 14 days prior notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution. According to Article 66(3)(c) to be eligible for election as Vice-President, a person must be qualified for election as a member of the Council of states.

13. With reference of the election of the Vice-President of India, which is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre.) 2023]

(1) The acts done by him as Vice President before such declaration are considered valid.

(2) The acts done by him as Vice-President on the day of such declaration are not considered valid.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) Both 1 and 2
(b) Only 1
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Only 2

Correct Answer: (b) Only 1

Solution:As per Article 71(2), if the election of a person as President or Vice president is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the office of President or Vice President, as the case may be, on or before the date of the decision of the Supreme Court shall not be invalidated by reason of that declaration. Thus, statement (1) is correct and statement (2) is incorrect. Hence, option (b) is correct answer.

14. The Vice-President of India: [U.P. Lower Sab. (Pre) 2013]

1. Is the second highest dignitary of India.

2. Has no formal function attached to his office

3. Discharges the functions of the President during his absence.

4. Acts as the President if the President resigns, or is removed or dies.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1,2 and 3
(c) 1,3 and 4
(d) All the four

Correct Answer: (d) All the four

Solution:The office of the Vice-President of India is the second-highest Constitutional Office of India after President. Article 63 of the Indian Constitution says that there shall be a Vice-President of India. The Vice-President shall act as President during casual vacancies in the office of President by reason of death, resignation, impeachment or other situations.

15. If Vice-President of India has to discharge the duties of President of India in his absence due to some reasons, then what is/are true for such duration? [Chhattisgarh PC.S. (Pre) 2021]

(i) In this duration, Vice-President holds the post of Chairman of Council of States.

(ii) In this duration, Vice-President will get the emolument of President.

(iii) If in this duration, Vice-President resigns, then Chief Justice of India will perform the duties of President of India.

(a) (1), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (1) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) Only (i)

Correct Answer: (a) (1), (ii) and (iii)

Solution:As per Article 64, if the Vice-President of India has to discharge the duties of the President of India in his absence due to some reasons, then, in this duration the Vice-President shall not perform the duties of the office of chairman of the council of states. In this duration, the Vice-President will get the emolument of the President (under Article 65(3)). As per the President (Discharge of functions) Act, 1969, if in this duration, Vice-President resigns, then the Chief Justice of India will perform duties of the President of India.

16. The Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Council of States
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Cabinet
(d) Council of Ministers

Correct Answer: (a) Council of States

Solution:According to Article 67(b), the Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People, but no resolution shall be moved unless at least 14 days prior notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.

17. A resolution for the removal of the Vice-President of India can be proposed in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2004, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 200]

(a) Lok Sabha only
(b) Any House of Parliament
(c) Joint Session of Parliament
(d) Rajya Sabha only

Correct Answer: (d) Rajya Sabha only

18. Which one of the following is presided over by one who is not its member? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

(a) Lok Sabha
(b) Vidhan Sabha
(c) Rajya Sabha
(d) Council of Ministers

Correct Answer: (c) Rajya Sabha

19. Among the four pairs given below which one consists of a correct-combination of dignitaries who became Vice-President after having held diplomatic posts of Ambassador and High Commissioners? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and G.S. Pathak
(b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and V.V. Giri
(c) Dr. Zakir Hussain and K. R. Narayanan
(d) B. D. Jatti and K. R. Narayanan

Correct Answer: (b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and V.V. Giri

Solution:Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was an Ambassador to the U.S.S.R from 1949 to 1952, and V.V. Giri was the High Commissioner to Sri Lanka from 1947 to 1951. K.R. Narayanan was also ambassador to China from 1976 to 1978.

20. Who among the following has held the office of the Vice-President of India" [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

1. Mohammad Hidayatullah

2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

4. Shankar Dayal Sharma

(a) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(b) 1 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 4

Solution:Mohammad Hidayatullah was the sixth Vice-President of India from 1979 to 84, and Shankar Dayal Sharma was the Vice-President of India from 1987 to 92. Rest all were Presidents of India.

21. Which one of the following statements is not correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both Houses of Parliament separately with special majority.
(b) Constitutional cases in Supreme Court is heard by minimum five Judges.
(c) Freedom of Press is included in the fundamental fight-Freedom of Speech and expression.
(d) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice-President of India.

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.

22. The serial number of Mr. Mohammad Ansari as Vice-President of India is- [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. 2008]

(a) 10th
(b) 11th
(c) 12th
(d) 13th

Correct Answer: (c) 12th

Solution:Mohammad Hamid Ansari, the 12th Vice-President of India, entered the office in 2007. In July 2012, Mohammad Hamid Ansari was re-elected. The list of Vice-Presidents of India is given below.

Presidents	Years
1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan	1952-1962
2. Zakir Hussain of	1962-1967
3. V.V. Giri	1967-1969
4. Gopal Swarup Pathak	1969-1974
5. B.D. Jatti	1974-1979
6. M. Hidayatullah	1979-1984
7. R. Venkataraman	1984-1987
8. Shankar Dayal Sharma	1987-1992
9. K.R. Narayanan	1992-1997
10. Krishna Kant	1997-2002
11. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat	2002-2007
12. Mohammad Hamid Ansari	2007-2017
13. M. Venkaiah Naidu	2017-2022
14. Jagdeep Dhankhar	2022-Incumbent

The Vice-President

1. The Vice-President of India is elected by the members of an electoral college comprising - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

2. The Vice-President of India is elected by: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

3. How is Vice-President of India elected? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

4. Who among the following elected the Vice-President of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

5. Electoral College for the 16th Vice Presidential Election of India for 2022 consists of how many members? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2022]

6. Consider the following statements. Which of these statements is/are correct? [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 201]

7. Given below are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). [U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

8. Consider the following statements about Vice-President of India. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

9. Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

10. Who is the Ex-Officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? [63rd B. P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

11. Which of the following statements is not correct? [38th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1992]

12. Which of the following statements about the Vice- President of India are not correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

13. With reference of the election of the Vice-President of India, which is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre.) 2023]

14. The Vice-President of India: [U.P. Lower Sab. (Pre) 2013]

15. If Vice-President of India has to discharge the duties of President of India in his absence due to some reasons, then what is/are true for such duration? [Chhattisgarh PC.S. (Pre) 2021]

16. The Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

17. A resolution for the removal of the Vice-President of India can be proposed in- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003, 2004, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 200]

18. Which one of the following is presided over by one who is not its member? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

19. Among the four pairs given below which one consists of a correct-combination of dignitaries who became Vice-President after having held diplomatic posts of Ambassador and High Commissioners? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1993]

20. Who among the following has held the office of the Vice-President of India" [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

21. Which one of the following statements is not correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

22. The serial number of Mr. Mohammad Ansari as Vice-President of India is- [48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. 2008]

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