Q. With reference to the Vice-President of India, consider the following statements:
1.The Vice-President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2.The election of the Vice-President can be challenged on the ground that the electoral college was incomplete.
3.If the Supreme Court declares the election of a Vice-President void, all official acts performed by him before such declaration become invalid.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1 only

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Vice-President of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
  • The election cannot be challenged on the ground that the electoral college was incomplete (e.g., due to vacancies).
  • Even if the Supreme Court declares the election void, the acts done by the Vice-President before such declaration remain valid and are not invalidated.

Source: Laxmikant

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