Let's analyze each statement: I. (Assuming this refers to a statement about Presidential election qualifications): The President must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and qualified for election as a member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha). II. (Assuming this refers to a statement about Vice Presidential election qualifications): The Vice-President must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and qualified for election as a member of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). III. A candidate can run for Vice Presidential election only if he/she is qualified to be elected as the Lok Sabha Member. This is FALSE. The Vice-President is qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha, not the Lok Sabha. IV. There is no formal impeachment for Vice President of India. This is TRUE. The Vice-President can be removed from office by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the Lok Sabha by a majority of all the then members of the House. This is not an impeachment process.
Regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India, consider the following statements: III. A candidate can run for Vice Presidential election only if he/she is qualified to be elected as the Lok Sabha Member. IV. There is no formal impeachment for Vice President of India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Asked in GS AE PHE 28 2023 1406 2024 · Topic: The Vice-President (Qualifications for election as Vice-President)
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