Question

Consider the following statements.

$1$. For a person to be eligible for election as the Vice-President of India, he must be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

$2$. No person has ever been re-elected as the Vice-President of India for a second term

Which of the statements given is/are correct?

• A. $1$ only
• B. $2$ only
• C. Both $1$ and $12$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $1$ only

In order to be qualified to be elected as Vice- President, an individual must be a citizen of India, must have completed more than 35 years of age, must not hold any office of profit. An individual must also be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He is to act as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.