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The Vice-President: BPSC Prelims PYQs

7 previous-year questions on The Vice-President, asked 1992–2021. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   Which house does not have its chairman as a member?

   1. ARajya Sabha
   2. BLok Sabha
   3. CLegislative Assembly
   4. DLegislative Council
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   Who is the Ex-Officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

   1. AThe President
   2. BThe Vice President
   3. CThe Prime Minister
   4. DNone of the above
   5. EMore than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

   1. AThe President
   2. BThe Vice-President
   3. CThe Prime Minister
   4. DThe Speaker of Lok Sabha
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is—

   1. AThe Vice-President of India
   2. BThe Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
   3. CThe Chief Election Commissioner
   4. DThe Prime Minister of India
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 38th BPSC Prelims 1992

   Which statement is false?

   1. AThe candidate for the post of President should be at least 35 years of age
   2. BThe Vice-President becomes the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
   3. CThe Vice-President is elected by the President of India
   4. DDr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

   Electoral College for the 16th Vice Presidential Election of India for 2022 consists of how many members?

   1. A798
   2. B788
   3. C545
   4. D250
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   The serial number of Mr. Mohammad Hamid Ansari as Vice-President of India is:

   1. A10th
   2. B11th
   3. C12th
   4. D13th
   Answer and explanation →