Question

Q. Consider the following statements:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 2 and 4 only
• C. 3 and 4 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. But he/she is not a member of the Upper House, the Vice President is only the Presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.
• Statement 2 is correct: During the event of death, removal, vacancy, or when the Vice President is acting as the President, his seat as Vice President is taken over by the Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: An Indian Citizen who has completed 35 years of age is qualified to become the Vice-President of India.
• Statement 4 is correct: Unlike the President of India who can be impeached formally; there is no formal impeachment for the Vice President. Rajya Sabha simply can pass a resolution with a majority and Lok Sabha can approve it.