To file the nomination for the post of Vice President, the candidate must be proposed by at least _________ electors.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 20.
• To file a nomination for the post of Vice President of India, the candidate must be proposed by at least 20 electors who are eligible to vote in the election.
Information Booster:

• Vice President Election: Elected by members of both houses of Parliament.

• Constitutional Provision: Article 66 of the Indian Constitution outlines the process.

• Ex-officio Role: The Vice President is the Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

• Term of Office: The Vice President serves a term of 5 years.

• Current Vice President: Jagdeep Dhankhar (Took office in 2022).

• Rajya Sabha Membership: The Vice President is a member of Rajya Sabha.

• Powers: The Vice President has the casting vote in the event of a tie in the Rajya Sabha.

• Impeachment: The Vice President can be removed under Article 67(b). The process can be initiated only in the Rajya Sabha with a notice period of 14 days.