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Vice President of India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Serves as the second-highest constitutional authority, elected indirectly by members of both houses of Parliament. The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presiding over its sessions and deciding procedural issues. In case of the President’s death, resignation, or removal, the Vice President acts as President until a new President is elected. Though the office is often seen as largely ceremonial, the Vice President can influence parliamentary proceedings significantly. The selection process demands no direct involvement of state legislatures, differentiating it from the President’s electoral college. This role ensures continuity in the executive branch and legislative leadership.

Practice Questions

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?