History & Civics
Answer
Two important functions of the Vice-President are-
- The normal function of the Vice-President is to act as the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- In the event of the President's death, resignation or removal, the Vice-President acts as President until a new President is elected and enters upon his office.
Related Questions
How is the Vice-President of India elected?
Shri Hamid Ansari became the second person in India's history to have been re-elected the Vice-President. Name the person who was the first to get re-elected to this post.
Mention any two circumstances under which the Vice-President will take over the office of the President. How long shall the Vice-President act as President?
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(a) What reasons were given for adopting the method of Indirect Election for Presidential Elections?
(b) How is the Electoral College for Presidential elections constituted and how is the value of vote of a Member of a Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament determined?