Question

An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal has to be held ___________
A. Within six months of the occurrence of the vacancy
B. Within a year of the occurrence of the vacancy
C. As soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy
D. After the expiration of the term if the remaining period is less than three months

Answer 1

Hint: In part V of the constitution of India which is under the chapter I mention regarding the office of Vice president of India. The second-highest constitutional office in India is held by the Vice president of India who serves for the duration of 5 years. Irrespective of the time of expiry of the term of five years, the vice president can serve until the successor holds the position.

Complete answer:
Article 68 of the Constitution of India states the time of holding elections in order to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice president of India. The term of the office of the person to be the successor or elected in order to fill the casual vacancy.
This comes under the category of civil law. The year of promulgation is 1975. It comes under the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms under the ministry of law and justice. It was enacted on 26 April 1975. The act number is 36 under the chapter title of The Union.
It states that an election needs to be held in order to fill the vacancy that is caused by the expiration of the terms regarding the office of Vice president. This should be completed before the terms of expiration.
An election in order to fill the vacancy of the office of vice president for reasons such as death, resignation, or removal. It should be as soon as the occurrence of the vacancy and a person should be elected in order to fill the vacancy, provisions regarding this are in article 67.
So, the correct answer is Option C.:

Note: In article 68(2) of the constitution of India states that an election needs to be taken in order to fill the vacancy in the office of vice president due to the reasons such as death, resignation, or removal. It should be held as soon as possible. The person elected is entitled to hold the office for 5 years which starts from the date he holds the position.