In case a President dies while in office, the vice President can act as President for a maximum period of

A - 1 year

B - 3 months

C - 6 months

D - 2 years

Answer : C

Explanation

Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that "There shall be a Vice President of India." The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.

For what period does the Vice President of India hold office ?

A - 5 years

B - Till the age of 65 years

C - 6 years

D - 2 years

Answer : A

Explanation

The Vice President holds office for five years. The Vice President can be re-elected any number of times. However, the office may be terminated earlier by death, resignation or removal.

The President of India gives his resignation to the ...

A - Chief Justice

B - Parliament

C - Vice President

D - Prime Minister

Answer : C

Explanation

The removal of the President of India from office is to be in accordance with procedure prescribed in Article 61 of the Constitution. He may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.

The Vice-President of India is:

A - nominated by the President

B - elected by the members of Rajya Sabha

C - elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament

D - None of the above

Answer : C

Explanation

The Vice President of India is also ex officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. When a bill is introduced in Rajya Sabha, the vice president decides whether it is a financial bill or not. If he is of the opinion, a bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha is a money bill, he would refer the case to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for deciding it.