Vice President Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the Article number that defines the office of the Vice President of India?
Article 63
True or False: The Vice President of India is elected by the members of both houses of Parliament.
True
Fill in the blank: The Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the __________.
Rajya Sabha
What is the term duration for the Vice President of India?
Five years
Which Article provides for the election of the Vice President?
Article 66
What is the minimum age required to be eligible for the Vice Presidency in India?
35 years
True or False: The Vice President can be removed from office in a manner similar to the President.
True
What is the Article number that discusses the conditions of service and tenure of the Vice President?
Article 67
Multiple Choice: Who is the immediate successor of the President of India in case of a vacancy?
The Vice President
In which Article is the procedure for the impeachment of the Vice President mentioned?
Article 69
True or False: The Vice President can hold any other office of profit while in office.
False
What happens if the office of the Vice President becomes vacant?
A new Vice President is elected.
Which Article states that the Vice President is eligible for re-election?
Article 67
Fill in the blank: The Vice President is not a member of __________.
either house of Parliament
What is the Article number that mentions the Vice President’s functions?
Article 64
True or False: The Vice President has the power to cast a vote in the Rajya Sabha.
False
What is the primary role of the Vice President in the Rajya Sabha?
To preside over the sessions.
According to Article 68, when must the Vice Presidential election be held?
Before the expiration of the term of the outgoing Vice President.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a qualification for being elected as Vice President?
Must be a member of Rajya Sabha
What does Article 70 provide for the Vice President?
The Vice President can act as President in certain situations.
True or False: The Vice President is directly elected by the public.
False
Fill in the blank: The Vice President’s term can be extended by __________.
re-election
What is the Article number that outlines the responsibilities of the Vice President during a joint sitting of Parliament?
Article 108
What is the primary legislative role of the Vice President?
To ensure orderly conduct of the Rajya Sabha.