Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following statements about the Vice President of India is INCORRECT?

Options:

Members of State legislatures do not take part in his elections.

He acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

The Vice President is elected for five years.

He can be removed from his office by the President approved through a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Correct Answer:

He can be removed from his office by the President approved through a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - He can be removed from his office by the President approved through a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

In the case of the Vice President of India, impeachment proceedings are not required for removal from office. The Vice President can be removed by a simple majority in the Rajya Sabha. There is no need for approval through a resolution passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.