Question

Identify the wrong statement in respect of powers of Vice-President of India.

• A. Vice-President is elected by both the Houses
• B. Vice-President holds office for 5 years
• C. Vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha
• D. Vice-President has right to vote in the Rajya Sabha

Hint:

The Vice-President has no regular vote in Rajya Sabha — only a casting vote in case of a tie. That’s what makes Option D incorrect.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Vice-President of India:
- Elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.
- Term: 5 years.
- Serves as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- Can vote only in case of a tie — called a casting vote.
Option D is wrong because he cannot vote in normal proceedings of the Rajya Sabha.