1. How is Vice President elected?
He is elected in the same way as the President. Electoral College has members of elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament. Dispute for election is settled in Supreme Court.
2. What are the qualifications of Vice President?
He should be an Indian of age at least 35 years and qualified like any member of Rajya Sabha. He should not hold any office of profit under any government offices apart from President, Vice President, Governor or any ministers.
3. Who takes the oath of Vice President?
Oath of Vice President is taken by President (Article
4. What are the terms of office of Vice President?
Term is 5yrs. Gives resignation to President. Can be elected any number of times
5. What is the impeachment process of Vice President?
can be removed by majority only in Rajya Sabha agreed in Lok Sabha only after passing 14 days notice (Article
6. How is the vacancy of Vice President post held?
Vacancy by term expiry, resignation, death or impeachment. Election to be held before term expiry or election as soon as possible for other cases
7. What are the emoluments of Vice President?
Salary as ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha. Present salary is 1,25,000/- per month
8. Who is the first Vice President of longest tenure elected twice?
S Radhakrishnan
9. Who is the Vice President who died in office?
Krishnakant
10. Who is the supreme commander of Indian defense?
President
11. Which Articles deals with President and Vice President?
Part V, Article 52 to 73
12. How many years is the term of office of President and Vice President?
Five years
13. In which year was the first election of the President held?
May 1952
14. How many times can a man be elected for the post of President?
No limit
15. Which article declares President to be the chief executive of state?
Article 53
16. How can bill become law?
When it is agreed on by President
17. What is the per month salary of President?
One lakh fifty thousand only
18. Who were the Vice Presidents so far who neither acted as President nor were elected to the office of the President?
BD Jatti and Krishna Kant