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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

Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?

Who is the first citizen of India?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?