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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The Vice-President can be removed from office by a resolution of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), passed by a majority of its members at that time and agreed to by the House of the People (Lok Sabha). A resolution for this purpose may be moved only after a notice of at least a minimum of 14 days has been given of such an intention.

  1. The Office of the Vice-President Article 63- The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the country. He serves for a five-year term, but can continue to be in office, irrespective of the expiry of the term, until the successor assumes office.
  2. Vice-President's function as the Chairperson of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
  3. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha ) and does not hold any other office of profit. During any period when the Vice-President acts as, or discharges the functions of the President, he does not perform the duties of the office of the Chairperson of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and, is not entitled to any salary or allowances payable to the Chairperson, Rajya Sabha.Article 64.
  4. The Vice-President acts as President, during casual vacancy in the office of the President by reason of death, resignation or removal or otherwise, until a new President is elected as soon as practicable. Article 65.