Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which is/are correct about the Vice-President?
- 1. Elected by all the elected members of Parliament
- 2. Is the ex-officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
- 3. Presides over the joint sitting of Parliament
- 4. While discharging the duties of President, he cannot perform his duties as chairperson of the Rajya Sabha
- 5. Second in the order of precedence of the Republic of India
A1, 2 and 4
B2, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
C1 and 4
D1, 2, 4 and 5
Correct answer: (B) 2, 4 and 5 — Items 2, 4 and 5 are correct, so the answer is 2, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★Items 2, 4 and 5 are correct, so the answer is 2, 4 and 5.
★The Vice-President is the ex-officio chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.
★While acting as President, he cannot perform his Rajya Sabha duties.
★He is second in the order of precedence of the Republic.
★Item 1 is wrong, because he is elected by all members of Parliament, both elected and nominated.
★Item 3 is wrong, because the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting.
★So the answer is 2, 4 and 5.
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