Q. With reference to the process for removing the Vice-President of India, how many of the following statements are correct?
1.Two-thirds majority is required in the Rajya Sabha to pass the resolution for removing the Vice-President.
2.After passing in the Rajya Sabha, a simple majority is required in the Lok Sabha to agree to the resolution for removing the Vice-President.
3.The Constitution does not specify any grounds for removal of the Vice-President of India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The resolution in the Rajya Sabha requires an effective majority, which means a majority of all the then members of the house.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Once the Rajya Sabha passes the resolution with an effective majority, it must be agreed to by the Lok Sabha with a simple majority. The Constitution does not mention any specific grounds for removing the Vice-President.
Source: The Hindu
