Election and Functions — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Vice President of India: 1. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament and state legislative assemblies. 2. The Vice President must retire upon attaining the age of 65 years. 3. The Vice President can be removed from office through impeachment by Parliament. 4. When acting as President, the Vice President cannot simultaneously function as Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for election as Vice President of India?

In which of the following situations can the Vice President of India exercise casting vote? 1. When there is a tie in voting in Rajya Sabha 2. When there is a tie in joint sitting of Parliament 3. When there is a tie in voting for election of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha 4. When there is a tie in voting on money bills in Rajya Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements about the election of Vice President: 1. The election follows the system of proportional representation by single transferable vote. 2. Voting is conducted through secret ballot. 3. Each member of the electoral college has equal voting value. 4. The election must be completed before the expiry of the incumbent's term. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which Article of the Constitution deals with the term of office of the Vice President?