Election of The Vice President of India

Q1. Which constitutional article declares that there shall be a Vice President of India?:

Article 64 Article 63 Article 66 Article 67

Q2. Who elects the Vice President of India?:

Both Houses of Parliament (elected and nominated) Elected MPs and all state MLAs Both Houses plus State Legislatures Only elected members of both Houses

Q3. What electoral method is used in the Vice Presidential election?:

First-past-the-post Proportional representation by single transferable vote, secret ballot Simple majority, open voting Two-thirds majority, open voting

Q4. Minimum proposers and seconders required for a Vice Presidential nomination?:

10 proposer + 10 seconder 20 proposer + 20 seconder 50 proposer + 50 seconder 40 proposer + 40 seconder

Q5. Which body resolves election disputes of the Vice President?:

Parliament Supreme Court President Election Commission

Q6. What is the term of office for the Vice President?:

4 Years 5 Years Until elections held 6 Years

Q7. Under which article can the Vice President resign?:

Article 65 Article 66 Article 67(a) Article 68

Q8. If the Vice President’s office becomes vacant, who temporarily chairs the Rajya Sabha?:

Chief Justice of India Speaker, Lok Sabha President appoints someone Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Q9. Within what timeframe must a new Vice Presidential election be held after vacancy?:

Within 3 months Within 6 months As soon as possible (Article 63(2)) Within 12 months

Q10. How can the Vice President be removed from office?:

Impeachment by both Houses with special majority Resolution by Rajya Sabha with effective majority, agreed by Lok Sabha simple majority Executive order by President Supreme Court order

Q11. Besides functioning as Vice President, which constitutional role does he hold?:

Chief Justice of India Chairman of the Planning Commission Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha Leader of the House

Q12. During a vacancy in the President’s office, for how long can the Vice President serve as acting President?:

Until a new President elected within one month Up to 6 months Up to one year Full remaining Presidential term

Q13. In case elected Vice President is also a member of Parliament, what happens to that seat?:

Holds dual offices Must vacate their parliamentary seat Seat held in abeyance Allowed only if Parliament permits

Q14. Which Article of the Constitution prescribes that the Vice President cannot simultaneously be a member of the Legislature?:

Article 66(2) Article 65 Article 63 Article 68

Q15. Who administers the oath of office to the Vice President?:

Chief Justice of India President of India Speaker, Lok Sabha Election Commission Chief

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