Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Article) | List-II (Provision) |
A. Article 61 | 1. Removal of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha |
B. Article 67(b) | 2. Impeachment of President |
C. Article 94 | 3. Removal of Vice-President |
D. Article 90 | 4. Removal of Speaker |
Codes:
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Article 61 → Impeachment of the President: Article 61 prescribes the procedure for impeachment of the President for violation of the Constitution. The charge may originate in either House of Parliament, subject to the prescribed procedure and majority requirements.
Article 67(b) → Removal of the Vice-President: The Vice-President may be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority of all its then members and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. At least 14 days' notice is required.
Article 94 → Removal of the Speaker: The Lok Sabha Speaker may be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the House, with at least 14 days' notice before moving the resolution.
Article 90 → Removal of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha: The Deputy Chairman may be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority of all its then members; at least 14 days' notice is required.
Thus, the correct sequence is—61 → President impeachment; 67(b) → Vice-President removal; 94 → Speaker removal; 90 → Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha removal.