Answer: C

Explanation:

The post of Vice-President is the second highest post in the country. In the official hierarchy his position comes after the President. The post of Vice-President has been created on the lines of the Vice-President of America. The term of office of the Vice-President is 5 years from the time he assumes office. However, he can submit his resignation to the President at any time during his tenure. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Vice-President can be removed from his post even before the completion of his term. There is no need for formal impeachment to remove him. He can be removed by passing a resolution by the Rajya Sabha with absolute majority. It requires a majority of the total members of the House and the consent of the Lok Sabha. But no such motion can be moved unless 14 days' advance notice is given. The thing worth noting is that there is no basis in the Constitution for his removal. He can continue in office even after his term of 5 years, until his successor assumes office. He is also eligible for re-election to that post. He can be elected to this post any number of times. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The maximum number of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250. Out of these, 238 members will be representatives of states and union territories (indirectly elected), while 12 members will be nominated by the President. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect

At present there are 245 members in Rajya Sabha. Out of these, 229 members represent the States, 4 represent Union Territories and 12 members are nominated by the President. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution describes the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha among the states and union territories. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Committee on Public Undertakings was formed for the first time in 1964 on the recommendation of Krishna Menon Committee. Initially, it had a total of 15 members (10 from Lok Sabha and 5 from Rajya Sabha). However, in 1974 its membership was increased to 22 (15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha). Hence, statement 1 is incorrect

The members of the Committee are elected by the Parliament from among its members on the basis of the principle of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. In this way representation of each party is ensured. The tenure of its posts is one year. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect

No minister can become a member of the committee. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha appoints one of the Lok Sabha members as the chairman of the committee. Thus, Rajya Sabha members cannot become the chairman of this committee. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on January 28, 1950. It was the successor to the Federal Court enacted under the Government of India Act, 1935. However, the Supreme Court replaced Britain's Privy Council, which had hitherto been the highest court of appeal. The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President after consulting other judges and judges of high courts. The consultation of the Chief Justice is necessary in the appointment of judges other than the Chief Justice. To become a judge of the Supreme Court, a person must have the following qualifications, such as, he must be a citizen of India, he must have completed 35 years of age, he must have been a judge of a High Court for at least five years or he must have Must have been an advocate for 10 years in the High Court or various courts combined or must be a respected jurist in the opinion of the President. Hence, option (c) is correct.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The Constitution of India envisages a state government in the same manner as that of the Centre. This is called the parliamentary system. The sixth part of the Constitution deals with the government in the state but this provision does not apply to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It has a special status and the state has its own constitution.

Articles 153 to 167 of the sixth part of the Constitution deal with the state executive. The state executive consists of the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers and the Advocate General of the state. Thus, there is no office of Lieutenant Governor in the state like there is of Vice President at the Centre. Hence, option (a) is correct.