Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding the Vice President of India:

I. No person, except Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, was elected unopposed. II. All the disputes in connection with the election of the Vice President are inquired by the Supreme Court only. III. He is chosen by the elected members of the Parliament only. IV. His impeachment process can be initiated in either house of the Parliament. V. He acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya sabha.

Which of the above statements are true?

  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. I and III

  4. III and V

  5. II and V
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E Correct answer
Explanation

M. Hidyatullah and Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma were elected unopposed too. The Vice President is indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of the members of both the houses of the Parliament. His main function is in the form of ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Thus, in this context, India’s Vice President is equivalent to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. There is no need of impeachment of Vice President for removal.

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