The Vice President of India can be removed from office by ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: By a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
Explanation:
According to Article 67(b) of the Indian Constitution, the procedure for removing the Vice-President of India from office is as follows:
Initiation of the Proposal: A proposal to remove the Vice-President can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha.
Majority: It must be passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha (Effective Majority).
Lok Sabha's Concurrence: After being passed by the Rajya Sabha, the concurrence (Simple Majority) of the Lok Sabha is required for this resolution.
Prior Notice: It is mandatory to give written notice to the Vice-President at least 14 days prior to introducing any such proposal.
Additional Facts:
- Impeachment: The term 'Impeachment' has not been used in the Constitution for the removal of the Vice-President; this term is used exclusively for the President (Article 61).
- Ex-officio Chairman: The Vice-President serves as the *ex-officio* Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
- Tenure: The tenure of the Vice-President is 5 years from the date of assuming office.
- Resignation: They address their letter of resignation to the President.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: In which House can a proposal to remove the Vice-President of India from office be introduced first?
Answer: Only in the Rajya Sabha.
Question: Under which Article of the Constitution is the office of the Vice-President of India provided for?
Answer: Article 63.
Question: If the office of the President becomes vacant, for a maximum period of how long can the Vice-President serve as the 'Acting President'?
Answer: A maximum of 6 months.