Vice President of India Practice Questions
20 free Vice President of India practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which of the following describes the composition of the Electoral College for the election of the Vice-President of India?
- A Elected members of both Houses of Parliament only
- B Elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament
- C Elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
- D Elected and nominated members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
Correct answer: Elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament
Unlike the Presidential election, the Vice-Presidential electoral college includes both elected and nominated members of Parliament. However, it does not include members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
What is the minimum age qualification for a person to be eligible for election as the Vice-President of India?
- A 25 years
- B 30 years
- C 35 years
- D 40 years
Correct answer: 35 years
To be eligible for the office of Vice-President, a person must be a citizen of India and have completed the age of 35 years. This is the same age requirement as that for the President and Governors.
The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which House?
- A Lok Sabha
- B Rajya Sabha
- C NITI Aayog
- D National Development Council
Correct answer: Rajya Sabha
Under Article 64, the Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. During the period he acts as President, he does not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
To be eligible for the office of Vice-President, a person must be qualified for election as a member of which body?
- A Lok Sabha
- B Rajya Sabha
- C State Legislative Assembly
- D Supreme Court Bar Association
Correct answer: Rajya Sabha
One of the essential qualifications for the Vice-President is being qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. In contrast, the President must be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
Who administers the oath of office to the Vice-President of India?
- A The Chief Justice of India
- B The President of India
- C The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- D The outgoing Vice-President
Correct answer: The President of India
According to Article 69, the oath or affirmation of the Vice-President is administered by the President or some person appointed in that behalf by him. This is distinct from the President's oath, which is administered by the Chief Justice of India.
A resolution for the removal of the Vice-President can be initiated only in:
- A The Lok Sabha
- B The Rajya Sabha
- C Either House of Parliament
- D A Joint Sitting of Parliament
Correct answer: The Rajya Sabha
Under Article 67, the Vice-President can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an effective majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. Such a resolution can only be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
What is the term of office for the Vice-President of India?
- A 4 years
- B 5 years
- C 6 years
- D During the pleasure of the President
Correct answer: 5 years
The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. He can, however, hold office beyond his term until his successor enters upon the office.
In the event of a vacancy in the office of the President due to death or resignation, for how long can the Vice-President act as President?
- A Until the end of the original term
- B For a maximum period of one year
- C For a maximum period of six months
- D Until the Prime Minister advises otherwise
Correct answer: For a maximum period of six months
When the Vice-President acts as President due to a vacancy, he can only do so for a maximum of six months. This is because a new President must be elected within six months of the vacancy occurring.
Who decides all doubts and disputes in connection with the election of the Vice-President?
- A The Election Commission of India
- B The Supreme Court of India
- C The Parliament of India
- D The Attorney General of India
Correct answer: The Supreme Court of India
According to Article 71, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court, whose decision is final.
How many proposers and seconders are required for the nomination of a candidate for the office of Vice-President?
- A 10 proposers and 10 seconders
- B 20 proposers and 20 seconders
- C 50 proposers and 50 seconders
- D 100 proposers and 100 seconders
Correct answer: 20 proposers and 20 seconders
A candidate for Vice-President must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and 20 electors as seconders. This is fewer than the 50 proposers and 50 seconders required for the President.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Vice-President of India?
- A Article 52
- B Article 61
- C Article 63
- D Article 72
Correct answer: Article 63
Article 63 of the Indian Constitution explicitly provides for the office of the Vice-President of India. Article 52 provides for the President, and Article 61 deals with the impeachment of the President.
When the Vice-President acts as the President, who performs the duties of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
- A The Vice-President himself
- B The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
- C A person appointed by the President
- D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct answer: The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
When the Vice-President acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he does not perform the duties of the office of Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Those duties are performed by the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
The Vice-President draws his salary in his capacity as:
- A Vice-President of India
- B Acting President of India
- C Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- D A Cabinet Minister
Correct answer: Chairman of Rajya Sabha
The Constitution does not provide a salary for the Vice-President in that specific capacity. He receives his salary and allowances as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following is the correct procedure for the removal of the Vice-President?
- A Impeachment in the same manner as the President
- B Resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha by effective majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha
- C Resolution passed by both houses by 2/3rd majority
- D Executive order by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
Correct answer: Resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha by effective majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha
The Vice-President is not 'impeached'. He is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha (effective majority) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha (simple majority).
The Vice-President of India is the second-highest constitutional office. From which country's constitution was this office modeled?
- A British Constitution
- B American Constitution
- C Canadian Constitution
- D Irish Constitution
Correct answer: American Constitution
The office of the Vice-President of India is modeled on the lines of the American Vice-President. However, unlike the US Vice-President, the Indian Vice-President does not assume the presidency for the unexpired term if a vacancy occurs.
What happens if the election of a person as Vice-President is declared void by the Supreme Court?
- A Acts done by him prior to the declaration become invalid
- B Acts done by him prior to the declaration are not invalidated
- C He can continue to hold office until a new election is held
- D The Chief Justice of India takes over the office
Correct answer: Acts done by him prior to the declaration are not invalidated
Article 71(2) states that if the election of a person as President or Vice-President is declared void, acts done by him in the exercise of his powers and duties prior to that date are not invalidated.
When the Vice-President is acting as President, he enjoys the salary and allowances of:
- A The Vice-President
- B The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- C The President
- D Half of President and half of Vice-President
Correct answer: The President
Under Article 97, when the Vice-President acts as the President or discharges his functions, he is entitled to the same salary, allowances, and privileges as are available to the President of India.
Which of the following is NOT a ground for disqualification for the office of Vice-President?
- A Holding an office of profit under the Government of India
- B Being of unsound mind as declared by a court
- C Being an undischarged insolvent
- D Being a member of either House of Parliament
Correct answer: Being a member of either House of Parliament
While a member of Parliament can contest, if elected, he is deemed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date he enters the office of Vice-President. It is not a disqualification for eligibility, unlike the other options.
How many times can the Vice-President be re-elected to the same office?
- A Only once
- B Only twice
- C Any number of times
- D The Constitution is silent on re-election
Correct answer: Any number of times
There is no constitutional bar on the number of times a person can be re-elected to the office of the Vice-President. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and Hamid Ansari both served two terms.
The Vice-President submits his resignation to:
- A The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
- B The Lok Sabha Speaker
- C The Chief Justice of India
- D The President of India
Correct answer: The President of India
The Vice-President may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the President. Conversely, the President submits his resignation to the Vice-President.