The correct answer is Only A, B. Key Points • Statement A: The Vice-President of India holds office for a term of five years from the date he enters upon his office, as per Article 67 of the Constitution of India. This term is subject to the provisions for resignation or removal. Hence, statement A is correct. • Statement B: The Vice-President can resign from his office by writing under his hand and addressing it to the President of India. This is explicitly mentioned in Article 67(b) of the Constitution. Hence, statement B is correct. • Statement C: The removal of the Vice-President is carried out by a resolution passed by the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and agreed to by the House of the People (Lok Sabha) by a majority of its members, as per Article 67(b). However, the statement incorrectly mentions only the "House of the People" as the initiating body, making it inaccurate. Hence, statement C is incorrect. • Hence, the correct answer is Only A, B. Additional Information • Vice-President of India: • The Vice-President is the second-highest constitutional office in India. • He acts as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the President in their absence (as per Article 65). • Term of Office: • The Vice-President serves a term of five years from the date he assumes office, but he is eligible for re-election. • Unlike the President, there is no limit to the number of terms a Vice-President can serve. • Resignation: • The Vice-President can resign from his office by submitting a written resignation to the President of India. • Removal Process: • The Vice-President can be removed through a resolution passed by the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. • Such a resolution requires a majority of the members of both Houses. Important Points • Eligibility for Vice-President: • The candidate must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years of age, and qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. • Electoral Process: • The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament. • The election is conducted through a system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.