Question

In regard to the qualifications for the election of Vice President, which of the following statements is incorrect.

• A. He should be citizen of India
• B. He should have attained the age of $35$ years
• C. He should not hold the office of profit
• D. He should be qualified to be a Member of Lok Sabha

Answer 1

The correct option is D He should be qualified to be a Member of Lok Sabha

The qualification of a person for the election of the Vice- President as laid down by the Constitution are as follows;

1) He should be a citizen of India;

2) He should have completed 35 years of age;

3) He should be qualified for elections as a member of Rajya Sabha;

4) He should not hold any office of profit under the union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.