Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) M. Venkaiah Naidu
As of October 2020, the Vice President of India was M. Venkaiah Naidu, who took office on August 11, 2017, as the 13th Vice President. He also served as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, as mandated by the Constitution.
Current Vice President (as of 2025):
Jagdeep Dhankhar
Took office: August 11, 2022
14th Vice President of India
Former Governor of West Bengal and a senior advocate
Elected as the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) candidate
Polity & Constitution – Articles Related to the Vice President:
| Article | Provision |
|---|---|
| Article 63 | There shall be a Vice President of India. |
| Article 64 | The Vice President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. |
| Article 65 | The Vice President acts as President in the event of a vacancy. |
| Article 66 | Election of the Vice President – elected by members of both Houses of Parliament using proportional representation (single transferable vote). |
| Article 67 | Term of office – 5 years from the date of entering office. |
Information Booster:
The Vice President is second in command to the President of India in terms of constitutional hierarchy.
The Vice President does not draw a salary as VP, but receives the salary of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
No formal oath is prescribed in the Constitution for the Vice President, unlike the President.
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