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An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, has to be held _______________.

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within six months of the occerence of the vacancy

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within a year of the occurrence of the vacancy

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as soon as possible after the occerence of the vacancy

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after the expiration of the term if the remaining period is less than three months

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The correct option is C as soon as possible after the occerence of the vacancy
Article 68(2) of the Constitution provides that an election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible. It is further provided that the person elected to fill the vacancy shall be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date he enters upon his office.

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