Which one of the following statements in not correct?a)The Vice-Presid...
According to Article 67, a Vice-President may be of States passed by a majority of all the thenmembers of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People.
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Which one of the following statements in not correct?a)The Vice-Presid...
The correct answer is option 'B': The Vice-President of India can be removed by a simple majority of votes passed in the Rajya Sabha only.
Explanation:
The Vice-President of India holds the second-highest constitutional office in the country. Let's analyze the given options to understand why option 'B' is not correct.
a) The Vice-President of Indian holds office for a period of five years:
- This statement is correct. As per Article 67 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President holds office for a term of five years.
b) The Vice-President of India can be removed by a simple majority of votes passed in the Rajya Sabha only:
- This statement is incorrect. According to Article 67(b) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President can be removed from office by a resolution passed by a majority of the total membership of both the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and agreed to by both Houses. It requires a special majority, i.e., a majority of the total membership of each House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
c) The Vice-President of India continues to be in office even after the expiry of his term till:
- This statement is correct. As per Article 67(c) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President continues to hold office until the date on which his successor assumes office.
d) None of these:
- This option is not correct as option 'B' is incorrect.
In conclusion, the correct statement is option 'B': The Vice-President of India can be removed by a simple majority of votes passed in the Rajya Sabha only, which is not accurate. The correct procedure for the removal of the Vice-President requires a special majority in both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.