Which of the following is NOT correct about the eligibility criteria for being elected as Vice President of India?

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  1. He/She should be a citizen of India. 
  2. He/She should have completed 35 years of age. 
  3. He/She should not hold any office of profit under the Union Government/state government or any subordinate local authority. 
  4. He/She should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. 

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Option 4 : He/She should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha. 
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The correct answer is He/She should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha

Key Points

  • The Vice-President of India is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
  • State Legislatures do not take part in the election of Vice-President.
  • Qualification [Article 66 (3)]:
    • Should be a citizen of India.
    • Should have completed 35 years of age.
    • Should be qualified for election as Member of Rajya Sabha.
    • Should not hold any office of profit.

Additional Information

  • Article 63 provides that there shall be a Vice-President of India.
  • Article 64  says that the Vice-President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any other office of profit.
  • The current Vice President of India is Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
  • He is the 14th Vice President of India.
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