The correct answer is Option 4. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters his office. Hence statement 3 is correct. • However, he can resign from his office at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the President. • He can also be removed from office before the completion of his term. • A formal impeachment is not required for his removal. • He can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. Hence statement 4 is incorrect. • This means that this resolution should be passed in the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority and in the Lok Sabha by a simple majority. • It must be noted here that the effective majority in India is only a type of special majority and not a separate one. • Further, this resolution can be introduced only in the Rajya Sabha and not in the Lok Sabha. • But, no such resolution can be moved unless at least 14 days advance notice has been given. • Notably, no ground has been mentioned in the Constitution for his removal. • The Vice-President can hold office beyond his term of five years until his successor assumes charge. • Members of the State legislature do not take part in his elections. Hence statement 1 is correct. • He is also eligible for re-election to that office. • He may be elected for any number of terms. Related Concepts: • Important articles of Vice President: • ARTICLE 63: There shall be a Vice-President of India. • ARTICLE 64: The Vice-President shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States and shall not hold any other office of profit. Hence statement 2 is correct. • ARTICLE 65: The Vice-President shall act as President in the event of the occurrence of any vacancy in the office of the President by reason of this death, resignation or removal, or otherwise. • ARTICLE 66: Election of Vice President. • ARTICLE 93: There will Lok Sabha speaker and deputy speaker of the house.