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Q: The term of office of the Vice-President of India is :
  • A. 4 years
  • B. 5 years
  • C. 2 years
  • D. 6 years
Correct Answer: Option B - As per the provisions of Article 67 of Indian Constitution the Vice-President holds office for five years. The Vice–President can be re-elected for any number of times. However the office may be terminated earlier by death, resignation or removal. The Constitution does not provide a mechanism of succession to the office of Vice-President in the event of an extraordinary vacancy, apart from re-election.
B. As per the provisions of Article 67 of Indian Constitution the Vice-President holds office for five years. The Vice–President can be re-elected for any number of times. However the office may be terminated earlier by death, resignation or removal. The Constitution does not provide a mechanism of succession to the office of Vice-President in the event of an extraordinary vacancy, apart from re-election.

Explanations:

As per the provisions of Article 67 of Indian Constitution the Vice-President holds office for five years. The Vice–President can be re-elected for any number of times. However the office may be terminated earlier by death, resignation or removal. The Constitution does not provide a mechanism of succession to the office of Vice-President in the event of an extraordinary vacancy, apart from re-election.