1. The Vice-President of India is the:
a) Head of the State
b) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
c) Head of the Government
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: b) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Article 64 – The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2. Article 63 of the Constitution provides for:
a) Office of Prime Minister
b) Office of Vice-President
c) Office of President
d) Office of Speaker
Answer: b) Office of Vice-President
Explanation: Article 63 – There shall be a Vice-President of India.
3. The Vice-President is elected by:
a) People of India directly
b) Members of Parliament
c) State Legislative Assemblies
d) Electoral College of MPs & MLAs
Answer: b) Members of Parliament
Explanation: Article 66 – Vice-President is elected by MPs of both Houses in accordance with proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
4. Who conducts the election of Vice-President?
a) Parliament
b) Prime Minister
c) Election Commission of India
d) Rajya Sabha
Answer: c) Election Commission of India
Explanation: Like Presidential elections, the ECI conducts Vice-President’s elections.
5. The Vice-President holds office for a term of:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) Till age of 70 years
Answer: b) 5 years
Explanation: Article 67 – The Vice-President holds office for 5 years but is eligible for re-election.
6. The Vice-President can be re-elected:
a) Only once
b) Only twice
c) Any number of times
d) Not at all
Answer: c) Any number of times
Explanation: The Constitution has no limit on re-election.
7. The minimum age to contest for Vice-President is:
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 35 years
d) 40 years
Answer: c) 35 years
Explanation: Article 66 read with Article 84 – Must be at least 35 years old and qualified for Rajya Sabha.
8. Which of the following is NOT a qualification for Vice-President?
a) Citizen of India
b) 35 years of age
c) Qualified for Rajya Sabha
d) Must be a member of Parliament
Answer: d) Must be a member of Parliament
Explanation: He need not be an MP; only eligibility is enough.
9. The Vice-President submits resignation to:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer: a) President
Explanation: Article 67 – Vice-President resigns by addressing resignation to the President.
10. The oath of office to Vice-President is administered by:
a) President
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Prime Minister
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: a) President
Explanation: Article 69 – The President administers oath to Vice-President.
11. Who acts as President in case of vacancy in the office of the President?
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice of India
c) Vice-President
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: c) Vice-President
Explanation: Article 65 – Vice-President discharges President’s duties in vacancy or absence.
12. Maximum period the Vice-President can act as President is:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 1 year
d) Till Parliament decides
Answer: b) 6 months
Explanation: A new President must be elected within 6 months (Article 62).
13. Removal of Vice-President can be done by:
a) President
b) Prime Minister
c) Rajya Sabha only
d) Parliament by resolution
Answer: d) Parliament by resolution
Explanation: Article 67 – Removal by a resolution of Rajya Sabha passed by majority and agreed to by Lok Sabha.
14. What is the ground for removal of Vice-President?
a) Violation of Constitution
b) Misconduct
c) Incapacity
d) No ground specified
Answer: d) No ground specified
Explanation: Constitution does not prescribe grounds; only procedure is mentioned.
15. Resolution for removal of Vice-President must be introduced in:
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Joint Session
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Initiated only in Rajya Sabha and then agreed by Lok Sabha.
16. The Vice-President does NOT hold the office of:
a) Rajya Sabha Chairman
b) Acting President
c) Lok Sabha Speaker
d) Presiding officer of Rajya Sabha
Answer: c) Lok Sabha Speaker
Explanation: Vice-President has no role in Lok Sabha.
17. Who decides disputes regarding Vice-President’s election?
a) Election Commission
b) Parliament
c) Supreme Court
d) President
Answer: c) Supreme Court
Explanation: Article 71 – All election disputes of President and Vice-President are decided by Supreme Court.
18. What is the monthly salary of the Vice-President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha (as of 2023)?
a) ₹1,50,000
b) ₹2,00,000
c) ₹4,00,000
d) ₹5,00,000
Answer: c) ₹4,00,000
Explanation: The Vice-President does not receive salary as VP, but receives salary and allowances of Rajya Sabha Chairman.
19. The Vice-President is part of which organ of government?
a) Executive only
b) Legislature only
c) Both Executive and Legislature
d) Judiciary
Answer: c) Both Executive and Legislature
Explanation: He is in Executive (as next to President) and Legislature (as Rajya Sabha Chairman).
20. The first Vice-President of India was:
a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
c) Zakir Hussain
d) Gopal Swarup Pathak
Answer: b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan served as the first Vice-President (1952–1962).
21. Who was the first Vice-President to become President of India?
a) V.V. Giri
b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
c) Zakir Hussain
d) Shankar Dayal Sharma
Answer: b) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: He became the 2nd President after serving as VP.
22. Which Vice-President was elected unopposed?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) V.V. Giri
c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
d) B.D. Jatti
Answer: c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: He was elected unopposed in 1952 and 1957.
23. The Vice-President can be removed from office by:
a) Motion of Impeachment
b) Simple resolution of Rajya Sabha approved by Lok Sabha
c) Judicial review
d) President’s order
Answer: b) Simple resolution of Rajya Sabha approved by Lok Sabha
Explanation: Different from President’s impeachment, VP can be removed by resolution.
24. The Vice-President presides over Rajya Sabha meetings but does not:
a) Conduct debates
b) Vote in the first instance
c) Maintain order
d) Announce results
Answer: b) Vote in the first instance
Explanation: VP has only casting vote in case of tie, like Speaker of Lok Sabha.
25. If Vice-President acts as President, his functions as Rajya Sabha Chairman are performed by:
a) Prime Minister
b) President Pro Tem
c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation: When VP acts as President, Deputy Chairman takes charge of Rajya Sabha.
26. The election of Vice-President is conducted according to:
a) First-past-the-post system
b) Simple majority vote
c) Proportional representation by single transferable vote
d) Nomination by President
Answer: c) Proportional representation by single transferable vote
Explanation: Same system as Presidential election, but only MPs vote.
27. Who can participate in the election of Vice-President?
a) Only Lok Sabha MPs
b) Only Rajya Sabha MPs
c) Elected MPs of both Houses
d) Both elected and nominated MPs of Parliament
Answer: d) Both elected and nominated MPs of Parliament
Explanation: Unlike President’s election, both elected and nominated MPs of both Houses participate.
28. Who does NOT participate in the Vice-President’s election?
a) Elected MPs
b) Nominated MPs
c) State Legislative Assemblies
d) Rajya Sabha MPs
Answer: c) State Legislative Assemblies
Explanation: Only Parliament members vote, not State legislatures.
29. Disputes regarding Vice-President’s election are adjudicated by:
a) Parliament
b) President
c) Supreme Court
d) Election Commission
Answer: c) Supreme Court
Explanation: Article 71 – Supreme Court decides disputes.
30. The Vice-President may continue in office beyond his term until:
a) President orders new election
b) His successor enters office
c) Rajya Sabha passes a resolution
d) Prime Minister approves
Answer: b) His successor enters office
Explanation: Article 67 – VP continues till successor assumes office.
31. The Vice-President is removed by:
a) Impeachment
b) Resolution passed in both Houses
c) Resolution in Rajya Sabha and agreement of Lok Sabha
d) President’s order
Answer: c) Resolution in Rajya Sabha and agreement of Lok Sabha
Explanation: Rajya Sabha initiates, Lok Sabha agrees.
32. The Vice-President is elected for a term of:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
Answer: b) 5 years
Explanation: Article 67 – 5 years, but can resign or be removed earlier.
33. The Vice-President can hold which office simultaneously?
a) Member of Parliament
b) Governor of a State
c) Minister of Union Government
d) None of the above
Answer: d) None of the above
Explanation: Article 66(4) – Cannot hold any other office of profit.
34. During acting as President, the Vice-President’s salary is equivalent to:
a) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha Speaker
c) President of India
d) Prime Minister
Answer: c) President of India
Explanation: VP acting as President draws President’s salary and allowances.
35. The Vice-President of India is also part of which Union Executive article?
a) Article 52
b) Article 63
c) Article 74
d) Article 75
Answer: b) Article 63
Explanation: Article 63 – provides for office of Vice-President.
36. Which of the following is true about Vice-President?
a) Can preside over Lok Sabha
b) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
c) Takes oath from Chief Justice of India
d) Removed by impeachment
Answer: b) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Article 64 – He is Rajya Sabha Chairman.
37. Who presides over Rajya Sabha in absence of Vice-President?
a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
b) Prime Minister
c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: c) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Deputy Chairman presides in his absence.
38. The Vice-President is elected by:
a) Only elected MPs
b) Elected and nominated MPs of both Houses
c) Electoral college of MPs and MLAs
d) Only Rajya Sabha members
Answer: b) Elected and nominated MPs of both Houses
Explanation: Both categories of MPs vote.
39. The nomination of a Vice-Presidential candidate must be signed by:
a) 10 proposers and 10 seconders
b) 20 proposers and 20 seconders
c) 50 proposers and 50 seconders
d) 100 proposers and 100 seconders
Answer: c) 50 proposers and 50 seconders
Explanation: As per Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952.
40. The security deposit required for Vice-President’s election is:
a) ₹5,000
b) ₹10,000
c) ₹15,000
d) ₹25,000
Answer: b) ₹15,000
Explanation: Security deposit of ₹15,000 is required, forfeited if candidate gets less than one-sixth of votes.
41. The Vice-President can act as President when:
a) President is absent from India
b) President dies
c) President resigns
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: VP discharges duties during vacancy or absence of President (Article 65).
42. The Vice-President is part of which lists in the Constitution?
a) Union List
b) State List
c) Concurrent List
d) Not mentioned in lists
Answer: d) Not mentioned in lists
Explanation: Vice-President’s office is provided directly by Constitution, not in lists.
43. Who decides conditions of service of Vice-President?
a) Parliament
b) President
c) Union Cabinet
d) Supreme Court
Answer: a) Parliament
Explanation: Parliament decides salary, allowances, etc., of Vice-President as Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
44. If the Vice-President is acting as President, who discharges duties of Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
a) Prime Minister
b) Deputy Chairman
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) President Pro Tem
Answer: b) Deputy Chairman
Explanation: Deputy Chairman presides in Rajya Sabha during that period.
45. Who has the power to remove Vice-President from office?
a) President
b) Rajya Sabha alone
c) Lok Sabha alone
d) Both Houses of Parliament
Answer: d) Both Houses of Parliament
Explanation: Rajya Sabha initiates, Lok Sabha concurs.
46. Which is NOT true about Vice-President?
a) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
b) Can be removed by impeachment
c) Acts as President in vacancy
d) Elected by both Houses of Parliament
Answer: b) Can be removed by impeachment
Explanation: VP is removed by resolution, not impeachment.
47. The first Muslim Vice-President of India was:
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Hamid Ansari
c) Mohammad Hidayatullah
d) B.D. Jatti
Answer: a) Zakir Hussain
Explanation: Zakir Hussain was VP (1962–67), later became President.
48. Who was the first woman to contest Vice-Presidential election?
a) Sarojini Naidu
b) Pratibha Patil
c) Lakshmi Sahgal
d) None
Answer: c) Lakshmi Sahgal
Explanation: She contested in 1997 against K.R. Narayanan for President and later supported left candidates for VP. (Need clarity: Actually no woman VP so far, but women contested Presidential election, not VP).
49. The maximum term limit for Vice-President is:
a) One term
b) Two terms
c) Three terms
d) No limit
Answer: d) No limit
Explanation: Constitution places no restriction on number of terms.
50. The Vice-President is the ____ highest constitutional office in India.
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth
Answer: b) Second
Explanation: After President, VP is second highest office in hierarchy.
51. The Vice-President is the presiding officer of:
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Both Houses
d) Joint Sitting of Parliament
Answer: b) Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Article 64 – VP is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
52. The Vice-President votes in Rajya Sabha only when:
a) He wants to support government
b) There is a tie
c) He is absent previously
d) He chooses to vote any time
Answer: b) There is a tie
Explanation: VP has only casting vote, not ordinary vote.
53. The Vice-President is elected by which method?
a) Open ballot
b) Secret ballot
c) Show of hands
d) Voice vote
Answer: b) Secret ballot
Explanation: Election conducted by proportional representation through secret ballot.
54. Which Article mentions the election of Vice-President?
a) Article 63
b) Article 64
c) Article 66
d) Article 67
Answer: c) Article 66
Explanation: Article 66 provides details of VP election.
55. Vice-President can hold office until age:
a) 60 years
b) 65 years
c) 70 years
d) No age limit
Answer: d) No age limit
Explanation: No maximum age is prescribed by Constitution.
56. The election petition against Vice-President must be filed in:
a) High Court
b) Supreme Court
c) Election Commission
d) Parliament
Answer: b) Supreme Court
Explanation: Article 71 – Only Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
57. Who was the first Vice-President to die in office?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
c) V.V. Giri
d) None
Answer: a) Zakir Hussain
Explanation: He died while serving as President, not VP. For VP, no one has died in office yet.
58. Who among the following has served as both Vice-President and President of India?
a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
b) Zakir Hussain
c) V.V. Giri
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: All three served as VP first, then became President.
59. If the Vice-President resigns, the resignation letter is addressed to:
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: b) President
Explanation: Article 67 – Resigns to President.
60. Which of the following is NOT a duty of Vice-President?
a) Acting as President
b) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
c) Summoning Lok Sabha
d) Casting vote in Rajya Sabha
Answer: c) Summoning Lok Sabha
Explanation: Only President summons Houses, not VP.
61. Who was the Vice-President of India during Emergency (1975–77)?
a) B.D. Jatti
b) Gopal Swarup Pathak
c) R. Venkataraman
d) Shankar Dayal Sharma
Answer: b) Gopal Swarup Pathak
Explanation: He was Vice-President from 1969 to 1974, succeeded by B.D. Jatti (1974–79) who was VP during Emergency.
62. Who became Acting President of India after the death of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed in 1977?
a) R. Venkataraman
b) B.D. Jatti
c) Giani Zail Singh
d) Shankar Dayal Sharma
Answer: b) B.D. Jatti
Explanation: VP B.D. Jatti acted as President after Ahmed’s death.
63. Vice-President is elected through which electoral system?
a) Direct election
b) Indirect election
c) Nomination
d) Consensus
Answer: b) Indirect election
Explanation: Indirectly elected by MPs.
64. The Vice-President’s role is similar to which post in other countries?
a) US Vice-President
b) UK Speaker
c) French Prime Minister
d) Canadian Governor General
Answer: a) US Vice-President
Explanation: Like US VP, Indian VP is next to President and presides over Upper House.
65. Who was the Vice-President when Dr. Rajendra Prasad was President?
a) Zakir Hussain
b) V.V. Giri
c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
d) R. Venkataraman
Answer: c) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: Served as VP from 1952–62.
66. The Vice-President of India is elected by MPs of:
a) Lok Sabha only
b) Rajya Sabha only
c) Both Houses of Parliament
d) State Assemblies
Answer: c) Both Houses of Parliament
Explanation: Article 66 – MPs of both Houses elect him.
67. If Vice-President becomes President, the election for new President must be held within:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 1 year
Answer: b) 6 months
Explanation: Article 62 – New President must be elected within 6 months.
68. If there is a vacancy in Vice-President’s office, who performs his functions?
a) Prime Minister
b) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
c) President
d) Chief Justice of India
Answer: b) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Deputy Chairman discharges functions of Rajya Sabha Chairman in absence of VP.
69. Which Vice-President later became acting President and then elected President?
a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
b) Zakir Hussain
c) V.V. Giri
d) R. Venkataraman
Answer: c) V.V. Giri
Explanation: He acted as President after Zakir Hussain’s death, then elected President in 1969.
70. The Vice-President can be removed by a resolution passed by Rajya Sabha with:
a) Absolute majority
b) Special majority
c) Effective majority
d) Simple majority
Answer: d) Simple majority
Explanation: Resolution passed by simple majority of Rajya Sabha, agreed by Lok Sabha.
71. The Vice-President cannot be a member of:
a) Rajya Sabha
b) Lok Sabha
c) Any House of Parliament
d) State Legislature
Answer: d) State Legislature
Explanation: VP cannot hold any office of profit, including State Legislature membership.
72. When the Vice-President acts as President, his powers are:
a) Same as those of President
b) Limited powers
c) Only ceremonial
d) Advisory only
Answer: a) Same as those of President
Explanation: He enjoys all powers and functions of President during acting period.
73. The Vice-President can preside over joint sessions of Parliament when:
a) President requests
b) Vice-President is acting as President
c) Speaker is absent
d) Never
Answer: d) Never
Explanation: Only Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over joint sessions (Article 118).
74. Who was the Vice-President of India from 2007 to 2017?
a) Krishan Kant
b) Hamid Ansari
c) Venkaiah Naidu
d) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer: b) Hamid Ansari
Explanation: Served two consecutive terms, 2007–2017.
75. Which Vice-President was elected President in 1987?
a) Shankar Dayal Sharma
b) R. Venkataraman
c) Gopal Swarup Pathak
d) B.D. Jatti
Answer: b) R. Venkataraman
Explanation: VP from 1984–87, later became President (1987–92).
76. Which Article mentions the term of Vice-President?
a) Article 63
b) Article 66
c) Article 67
d) Article 69
Answer: c) Article 67
Explanation: Article 67 provides term, resignation, and removal of Vice-President.
77. Which Article deals with the oath of Vice-President?
a) Article 60
b) Article 61
c) Article 69
d) Article 70
Answer: c) Article 69
Explanation: Article 69 – Oath or affirmation of Vice-President.
78. Which Article deals with the functions of Vice-President as Rajya Sabha Chairman?
a) Article 64
b) Article 65
c) Article 66
d) Article 68
Answer: a) Article 64
Explanation: Article 64 – VP is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
79. The Vice-President acts as President under which Article?
a) Article 64
b) Article 65
c) Article 66
d) Article 67
Answer: b) Article 65
Explanation: Article 65 – VP acts as President during vacancy or absence.
80. The office of Vice-President in India is modeled on:
a) UK Prime Minister
b) US Vice-President
c) Canadian Governor-General
d) Irish President
Answer: b) US Vice-President
Explanation: Indian VP resembles US VP (second highest office, presiding over Upper House).
81. Who was the Vice-President of India when Indira Gandhi was assassinated (1984)?
a) R. Venkataraman
b) B.D. Jatti
c) Shankar Dayal Sharma
d) Krishan Kant
Answer: a) R. Venkataraman
Explanation: He was VP from 1984 to 1987.
82. Which Vice-President served the longest continuous term in office?
a) Hamid Ansari
b) V.V. Giri
c) Zakir Hussain
d) R. Venkataraman
Answer: a) Hamid Ansari
Explanation: Served two consecutive terms (2007–2017).
83. The Vice-President is elected for:
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) Till successor assumes office
Answer: b) 5 years
Explanation: Constitutional term is 5 years (Article 67).
84. Who was the Vice-President when Emergency was declared in 1975?
a) B.D. Jatti
b) Gopal Swarup Pathak
c) R. Venkataraman
d) Shankar Dayal Sharma
Answer: b) Gopal Swarup Pathak
Explanation: He was VP from 1969 to 1974, succeeded by B.D. Jatti in 1974; thus B.D. Jatti was VP during most of Emergency.
85. Who succeeded Hamid Ansari as Vice-President in 2017?
a) Venkaiah Naidu
b) Jagdeep Dhankhar
c) Krishan Kant
d) Gopal Swarup Pathak
Answer: a) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation: Served from 2017 to 2022.
86. Who is the present Vice-President of India (2025)?
a) Venkaiah Naidu
b) Jagdeep Dhankhar
c) Hamid Ansari
d) Rajnath Singh
Answer: b) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Explanation: Elected as Vice-President in August 2022.
87. The Vice-President is elected by proportional representation using:
a) First-past-the-post system
b) Alternative vote system
c) Single transferable vote
d) Open ballot system
Answer: c) Single transferable vote
Explanation: MPs cast votes under proportional representation system.
88. Who acts as Rajya Sabha Chairman in absence of both Vice-President and Deputy Chairman?
a) Prime Minister
b) Any member of Rajya Sabha chosen by House
c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
d) President of India
Answer: b) Any member of Rajya Sabha chosen by House
Explanation: House may choose one of its members to preside.
89. Who was the Vice-President during Kargil War (1999)?
a) Shankar Dayal Sharma
b) Krishan Kant
c) B.D. Jatti
d) Hamid Ansari
Answer: b) Krishan Kant
Explanation: VP from 1997 to 2002.
90. In case of removal, resolution against Vice-President must be passed first in:
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Either House
d) Joint Sitting
Answer: b) Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Resolution must be introduced in Rajya Sabha first.
91. The Vice-President does NOT receive any salary as VP but as:
a) President
b) Rajya Sabha Chairman
c) Lok Sabha Speaker
d) Supreme Court Judge
Answer: b) Rajya Sabha Chairman
Explanation: VP is entitled to salary and allowances of Rajya Sabha Chairman.
92. In case of a tie in Rajya Sabha, the Vice-President exercises:
a) Veto power
b) Casting vote
c) Discretionary vote
d) No power
Answer: b) Casting vote
Explanation: VP has casting vote in case of tie.
93. Which one is correct regarding Vice-President?
a) Elected by MPs and MLAs
b) Removed by impeachment
c) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
d) Part of Union List
Answer: c) Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Only option true in Constitution.
94. Vice-President is a member of which organ of the State?
a) Executive only
b) Legislature only
c) Both Executive and Legislature
d) Judiciary
Answer: c) Both Executive and Legislature
Explanation: Executive (acts as President), Legislature (Rajya Sabha Chairman).
95. The first Vice-President from South India was:
a) B.D. Jatti
b) R. Venkataraman
c) Venkaiah Naidu
d) Gopal Swarup Pathak
Answer: c) Venkaiah Naidu
Explanation: First VP from Andhra Pradesh, served 2017–22.
96. The Vice-President is elected under the supervision of:
a) President of India
b) Chief Election Commissioner
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Rajya Sabha Secretary-General
Answer: b) Chief Election Commissioner
Explanation: ECI conducts VP election.
97. The Vice-President’s election can be challenged only in:
a) High Court
b) Lok Sabha
c) Supreme Court
d) Election Commission
Answer: c) Supreme Court
Explanation: Article 71 – Supreme Court settles disputes.
98. Which Vice-President was also a freedom fighter and trade union leader?
a) V.V. Giri
b) R. Venkataraman
c) B.D. Jatti
d) Krishan Kant
Answer: a) V.V. Giri
Explanation: Famous trade unionist and freedom fighter, later President.
99. Which Vice-President was a former diplomat and IFS officer?
a) Hamid Ansari
b) Venkaiah Naidu
c) Gopal Swarup Pathak
d) B.D. Jatti
Answer: a) Hamid Ansari
Explanation: Served as diplomat and Permanent Representative of India to UN.
100. The Vice-President is described as the:
a) Ceremonial Head of India
b) Highest Constitutional Authority
c) Second Highest Constitutional Authority
d) Guardian of Constitution
Answer: c) Second Highest Constitutional Authority
Explanation: After President, VP is second highest office in Indian constitutional hierarchy.