Question

Which of the following statement is correct about the articles related to Vice - president of India?

1) The article related to vice president comes under the part IV of the Indian constitution.

2) Article 63 defines the vice - president of India.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only 2

The correct option is 2 i.e, only 2.

• The articles related to the vice-president of India come under the part 5th of the Indian constitution.
• Article 63 defines the vice - president of India.
• The office of vice - president is the second-highest constitutional office in India.
• He is the ex-official Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and it is defined in article 64 of the constitution.
• Article 65 states that vice - president can act as president during his absence.
• Article 66 defines the election of the vice - president.
• The current VP of India is Venkaiah Naidu (as of July 2020).