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Executive & President
Question No. 137Interactive Test Mode
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Q137. The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the:

The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Rajya Sabha alone

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Option (d) is correct: According to Article 67(b) of the Constitution, a resolution to remove the Vice-President from office can be initiated only in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). It requires an effective majority (majority of all the then members) in the Rajya Sabha and agreement by an ordinary majority in the Lok Sabha (House of the People), provided at least 14 days' advance notice has been given.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q137)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Executive & President
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Rajya Sabha alone

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q137

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 137 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Polity (Executive & President) question is Option (D): "Rajya Sabha alone". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Executive & President". You can explore all repeated questions from Executive & President in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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