Compare the office of the Vice-President of India with that of the Vice-President of the United States of America. Which of the following statements is correct?

Options:

  • A: Unlike the US Vice-President who succeeds to the presidency for the unexpired term of the predecessor, the Indian Vice-President only acts as President until a new President is elected.
  • B: Both the Indian and US Vice-Presidents are elected by an electoral college that includes representatives from the states' legislative bodies.
  • C: The US Vice-President is the presiding officer of the Senate, whereas the Indian Vice-President is not the presiding officer of the Upper House of Parliament.
  • D: The removal process for both the Indian and US Vice-Presidents requires a joint resolution passed by a two-thirds majority in both houses of their respective legislatures.

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