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The term of office of the Vice-President of India is:
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Answer: Option D — 5 years
Detailed Solution
Under Article 67, the Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Other provisions of Article 67:
- He can resign at any time by writing to the President.
- He can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an effective majority (a majority of all the then members) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha by a simple majority.
- At least 14 days' notice must be given before moving such a resolution.
- He continues in office even after his term expires until his successor takes charge.
Re-election:
The Vice-President is eligible for re-election any number of times.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and Mohammad Hamid Ansari each served two full terms.
Election:
- He is elected by an electoral college consisting of all members of both Houses of Parliament, including nominated members.
- The election is held by the single transferable vote and secret ballot.
Qualifications:
- He must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years of age.
- He must be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.
- He must not hold any office of profit.
Functions:
- He is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- He acts as President when there is a vacancy in the office of President, for a maximum of six months, until a new President is elected.
- He discharges the President's functions when the President is unable to do so because of absence or illness.
Vacancy:
If the office of Vice-President falls vacant before the end of the term, an election must be held as soon as possible, and the new Vice-President gets a full five-year term.
Comparison:
- The President also has a five-year term.
- Members of the Rajya Sabha have a six-year term.
Why not the other options?
- ✗4 and 6 years and an age limit of 65 do not apply to the Vice-President.
Quick tip
Remember: Vice-President = 5-year term (Article 67); removed by an effective majority of the Rajya Sabha agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
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