Question

For removing the Vice president of India from his office a resolution is initiated in
A.The joint sitting of the houses
B.The Rajya sabha
C.The Lok sabha
D.Any of the two houses

Answer 1

Hint: The Vice president of India’s election manner stated in the Article 66 of Indian constitution. In the constitution of India, there is a clear statement that “ there shall be a Vice President of India ”. Article 67(b) stated the process and reasons for the removal of the Vice President.

Complete answer:
We first start with the general introduction of the vice president of India. After the President in India, the second-highest constitutional office of India is the Vice President of India. In the absence of the President by any cause or in any situation the vice president acts as the President of India. There are indirect elections for the vice president by the members of both houses of parliament by the means of Single Transferable Vote according to the proportional representation system. The Vice president is also the ex-chairperson of Rajya Sabha. He must be qualified for the election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. He holds office for the term of five years and can be re-elected. The constitution of India can explain the manner in which the vice president of India can be removed. As stated in Article 67( b), a resolution by the Rajya Sabha passed by an effective majority and agreed by Lok Sabha by a simple majority, the vice president of India can be removed. The Vice President is also removed by the Supreme Court according to article 71(1) of the Indian constitution.

So, the correct answer is Option (B).

Note: Minimum 14 days advance notice must be given to the Vice President of India before resolution may be moved. The secret ballot system was also used as the voting manner of the Vice President’s election. The term of five years of his work starts from the date on which he entered the Vice President’s office. The Vice President is also removed when he resigns by writing to the President.