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What is the tenure of the Vice-President of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Until the age of 65
  2. Until he wants to hold the office
  3. 6 years
  4. 5 years

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 5 years

Explanation: The correct answer is D. 5 years. The Vice-President of India holds office for a term of 5 years from the date he enters the office, as per Article 67 of the Indian Constitution. The Vice-President is elected by the members of both Houses of Parliament, through a system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.