The Vice-President of India is part of which branch of the government?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Answer: Both Executive and Legislative
Explanation: The Vice-President of India is part of both the Executive and Legislative branches:
Executive Role:
The Vice-President is the second-highest constitutional authority after the President and is part of the Union Executive.
Legislative Role:
The Vice-President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presiding over its sessions.
Thus, the position bridges both branches, making the correct answer Both Executive and Legislative.
Additional Key Points:
Elected by an electoral college of Members of Parliament (both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
Term: 5 years
Can act as President in case of vacancy or absence
Does not vote in Rajya Sabha except in case of a tie
Current Vice-President (as of recent years): Jagdeep Dhankhar
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: Who elects the Vice-President?
Answer: Members of both Houses of Parliament
Question: Which Article deals with Vice-President of India?
Answer: Articles 63–71