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Which of the following statements about the Vice-President of India are correct? (i) He is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha (ii) He must be member of the Rajya Sabha for his/her election as Vice-President (iii) He is elected by members of both houses of Parliament and state legislative assemblies (iv) If the President resigns or dies the Vice-President officiates as President for not more than six months

  1. (i) and (iv)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (i) and (iii)

  4. (iii) and (iv)
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Explanation

Statement (i) is correct as the VP is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha per Article 64. Statement (iv) is correct as Article 65 allows the VP to officiate as President for up to 6 months. Statements (ii) and (iii) are incorrect: the VP need not be a Rajya Sabha member, and is elected only by Parliament (not state legislatures).

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