Which one of the following statements about the Vice-President of India is incorrect a. The electoral college for election to this office consists of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament. b. He can hold the office of the President for a period not exceeding six months in the absence of the President. c. For election to this office a candidate's nomination paper must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and 20 electors as seconders.?

Option 4 : None of the above

The Correct answer is None of the above.

• The Vice president is elected indirectly by the people through an electoral college.
• The electoral college consists of

1. Both elected and nominated members of the Parliament (Both the houses).
2. It does not include the members of the state legislative assemblies.

• As the college contains elected members (Along with nominated members), statement A is correct.
• The vice president can hold the office of President until the new President comes into office the election for the President vacancy should be held within 6 months. That means the vice president can hold office for a maximum period of 6 months only. Hence statement b is correct.
• The nomination of a candidate for election to the office of Vice President must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and 20 electors as seconders. Hence statement c is correct.