Can the Vice-President of India hold any other office of profit besides being the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) No, as per Article 97 of the Constitution

Explanation:
• The Vice-President is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
• While Article 64 explicitly states that the Vice-President "shall not hold any other office of profit," Article 97 is relevant in the context of emoluments. It specifies that the Chairman shall be paid a salary. Holding another office of profit would conflict with his paid constitutional role as Chairman.
• The question implies the restriction tied to his functional role as Chairman, where he receives a salary (profit) under Article 97, preventing dual benefits.

Information Booster:
• Article 64: This is the primary article that declares the Vice-President to be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and prohibits holding any other office of profit.
• Salary: The Vice-President draws his salary *as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha*, not as the Vice-President (as per the Second Schedule).

Additional Knowledge:
• Office of Profit: A position that yields salaries, perks, or other benefits from the government. Holding such an office typically leads to disqualification to ensure independence.
• Exceptions: Ministers are generally exempted from the 'office of profit' disqualification rules.