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

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 02 Dec 2022 Shift 2)

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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters his office. Hence statement 3 is correct.
However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
He can also be removed from office before the completion of his term.
A formal impeachment is not required for his removal.
He can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
This means that this resolution should be passed in the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority and in the Lok Sabha by a simple majority.
It must be noted here that the effective majority in India is only a type of special majority and not a separate one.
Further, this resolution can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and not in the Lok Sabha.
But, no such resolution can be moved unless at least 14 days advance notice has been given.
Notably, no ground has been mentioned in the Constitution for his removal.
The Vice-President can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge.
Members of the State legislature do not take part in his elections. Hence statement 1 is correct.
He is also eligible for re-election to that office.
He may be elected for any number of terms.

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