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Question
Read the excerpt given below:
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The 14th Vice-President of India leaves office with two years left in his term; the decision comes on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament; stepping down to abide by medical advice, he says. - The Hindu, July 22, 2025 |
What is the normal duration of ‘his term’ in years?
Options
Four
Five
Six
Threе
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Solution
Five
Explanation:
According to Article 67 of the Indian Constitution, the normal duration of the term of office for the Vice-President of India is five years from the date on which they enter upon their office. Even though the excerpt mentions an early resignation due to medical advice, the official constitutional tenure remains fixed at five years unless cut short by resignation, removal, or death.
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