Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the office of the Vice President of India:
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
Q. Consider the following statements with respect to the office of the Vice President of India:
Which of the statements given above are incorrect?
The correct option is B 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The post of Vice-President of India is modeled on the lines of the American Vice-President. He acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, removal, death, or otherwise. He can act as President only for a maximum period of six months, within which a new President has to be elected. Further, when the sitting President is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness, or any other cause, the Vice-President discharges his functions until the President resumes his office.
Statement 2 is incorrect: 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 an effective majority and Lok Sabha can agree to it by simple majority. Also, unlike the President of India who can be impeached on the ground of ‘Violation of Constitution,’ there is no ground mentioned in the constitution for the removal of the Vice President of India.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Vice-President holds the office for a term of five years from the date of his/her appointment.
Statement 4 is correct: Unlike the Speaker (who is a member of the House), the Chairman is not a member of the House. But like the Speaker, the Chairman also cannot vote in the first instance. He too can cast a vote in the case of an equality of votes.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The post of Vice-President of India is modeled on the lines of the American Vice-President. He acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, removal, death, or otherwise. He can act as President only for a maximum period of six months, within which a new President has to be elected. Further, when the sitting President is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness, or any other cause, the Vice-President discharges his functions until the President resumes his office.
Statement 2 is incorrect: 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 an effective majority and Lok Sabha can agree to it by simple majority. Also, unlike the President of India who can be impeached on the ground of ‘Violation of Constitution,’ there is no ground mentioned in the constitution for the removal of the Vice President of India.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Vice-President holds the office for a term of five years from the date of his/her appointment.
Statement 4 is correct: Unlike the Speaker (who is a member of the House), the Chairman is not a member of the House. But like the Speaker, the Chairman also cannot vote in the first instance. He too can cast a vote in the case of an equality of votes.
