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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CHSL - 2 June 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

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The election of the next Vice-President is to be held within _____ of the expiry of the term of office of the outgoing Vice-President.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2. i.e. 60 days.

  • The election of the next Vice-President is to be held within 60 days of the expiry of the term of office of the outgoing Vice-President.
  • Article 63-71 of the Indian Constitution explains about Vice President of India.
  • The Vice President is the deputy to the head of state of the Republic of India and the second highest constitutional office in the country.
  • The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.