With reference to the term of office of the Vice-President which of the following statement is not correct?
A. A formal impeachment is required for his removal.
B. He is not eligible for re-election to that office.
C. He can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority (i.e., a majority of the total members of the House) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
D. The Vice-President cannot hold office beyond his term of five years in any case.
Answer:C
With reference to the term of office of the Vice-President which of the following statement is not correct?
A. A formal impeachment is required for his removal. B. He is not eligible for re-election to that office. C. He can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority (i.e., a majority of the total members of the House) and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. D. The Vice-President cannot hold office beyond his term of five years in any case.
Explanation: The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. He can also be removed from the office before completion of his term. A formal impeachment is not required for his removal.