Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET July 2016 Political Science
Which of the following statements are correct about the Vice-Presidents of India and America?
- 1. Both Vice-Presidents are elected for a fixed term
- 2. They are the presiding officers of the Upper House
- 3. They appoint the committees of the House
- 4. They have a casting vote in case of a tie
A1, 2 & 4 ✓ Correct
B2 & 3
C1, 2 & 3
D1, 2, 3 & 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 & 4 — The correct statements are that both Vice-Presidents are elected for a fixed term, preside over the upper house and hold a casting vote, so the answer is 1, 2 and…
Explanation
★The correct statements are that both Vice-Presidents are elected for a fixed term, preside over the upper house and hold a casting vote, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
★The Vice-President of India serves a five-year term and of the United States a four-year term.
★Both preside over the upper house, the Rajya Sabha and the Senate.
★Both cast a deciding vote when the house is tied.
★In the US Senate committees are appointed by the Senate, not by the Vice-President.
★In India committees are constituted by the houses or nominated by the presiding officers.
★So the third statement about appointing committees is false.
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