Q. With reference to the Vice-President of India, consider the following statements:
1.The Vice-President of India can be removed by a resolution passed by an effective majority in the Lok Sabha.
2.The Constitution of India does not prescribe any ground for the removal of the Vice-President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Vice-President is removed by a resolution passed by an effective majority in the Rajya Sabha and a simple majority in the Lok Sabha. The resolution must be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha, not the Lok Sabha. So, saying that an effective majority in the Lok Sabha can remove the Vice-President is wrong.
  • The Constitution does not mention any specific grounds for the removal of the Vice-President.

Source: Laxmikant

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