Under which article can the Vice President be removed from office?

• A. Article 65
• B. Article 67
• C. Article 70
• D. Article 72

Answer: (B)

The Vice President of India can be removed from office under Article 67 of the Constitution. This article specifically outlines the procedure for the removal of the Vice President. It states that the Vice President can be removed from office by a process of impeachment, which is similar to the process used for the President.

The impeachment process requires a resolution to be passed by a majority of the members of the council of states (Rajya Sabha) and then by a majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. This ensures that the removal of the Vice President is a significant procedure that reflects the confidence of the legislative bodies in the working of the Vice President's duties.

The other articles mentioned do not pertain specifically to the removal of the Vice President. Article 65 deals with the Vice President's role in the absence of the President, Article 70 pertains to matters related to the Vice President's position when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President, and Article 72 relates to the power of the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment under certain conditions. Therefore, Article 67 is the correct reference for the removal of the Vice President.