Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) 5 years.
· The Vice-President of India holds office for a term of five years. However, they can be re-elected for subsequent terms.
· The Vice-President is the second-highest constitutional office in India.
· The primary function of the Vice-President is to act as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
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Article 63: The Vice-President of India,There shall be a Vice-President of India.
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Article 64: The Vice-President is to be an ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States.
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Article 65: The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence of President.
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Article 66: Election of Vice-President.
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Article 67: Term of office of Vice-President.
S. Radhakrishnan was the first V.P of India and he held the post twice from 1952-1957 and then from 1957-1962.
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