GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -–(1) There shall be paid to every person who ceases to hold office as Vice-President, either by the expiration of his term of office or by resignation of his office, a pension 1[at the rate of fifty per cent.

Detailed explanation-2: -Once elected the vice president continues in office for a five-year term, but can continue in office irrespective of the expiry of the term, until a successor assumes office. They can be removed by a resolution passed by an effective majority in the Rajya Sabha.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans. The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.