MCQs on the Resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
On 21 July 2025, Jagdeep Dhankhar made headlines across the nation by resigning from the post of Vice President of India before completing his term. This unexpected development is important from the current affairs and Indian Polity perspective — especially for aspirants of competitive exams.
We’ve created MCQs on this topic. Each question comes with clear and simple explanations.
Let’s get started and master the facts around this major constitutional event.
1. How many vice presidents before Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned before completing their term?
(A) None
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
Answer: (C)
He is the third Vice President of India to resign before completing the term, after VV Giri and R. Venkataraman.
Jagdeep Dhankhar is the third Vice President of India in history to resign before completing his full term. The first two were:
V. V. Giri, who resigned in 1969 to contest the Presidential election and later became President.
Ramaswamy Venkataraman, who stepped down in 1987 after being nominated for the Presidential post.
2. On which date did Jagdeep Dhankhar resign as Vice President of India?
(A) July 19, 2025
(B) July 20, 2025
(C) July 21, 2025
(D) July 22, 2025
Answer: (C) July 21, 2025
Explanation: Jagdeep Dhankhar officially submitted his resignation as Vice President on 21 July 2025, just before the Monsoon Session of Parliament began.
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the Vice President to resign?
(A) Article 64
(B) Article 66
(C) Article 67
(D) Article 67(a)
Answer: (D) Article 67(a)
Explanation: As per Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, the Vice President submits the resignation to the President.
4. Who takes over the Vice President’s duties in the Rajya Sabha after a resignation?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) Lok Sabha Speaker
(C) Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha
(D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: (C)
The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. If the post becomes vacant due to resignation, removal, or death, the Deputy Chairman steps in to ensure smooth functioning of the Upper House. This is a temporary arrangement until a new Vice President is elected as per Article 66 of the Constitution. Currently Harivansh Narayan Singh is the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha. So, he acts as presiding officer until a new Vice President is elected.
5. To whom did Jagdeep Dhankhar submit his resignation letter?
(A) The Prime Minister
(B) The Chief Justice
(C) The President
(D) The Lok Sabha Speaker
Answer: (C)
He submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu.
6. What main reason did Jagdeep Dhankhar give for his resignation?
(A) Political reasons
(B) Health concerns
(C) Citing age
(D) Preparing for general elections
Answer: (B)
Dhankhar stated health concerns and the need to follow medical advice as his reason for stepping down. The resignation was accepted by the President.
7. What is the maximum time within which a new Vice President must be elected after a resignation?
(A) 30 days
(B) 45 days
(C) 60 days
(D) 90 days
Answer: (C)
When the Vice President of India resigns, the Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting the election. According to convention and constitutional practice, the election must be held within six months to ensure the post does not remain vacant for too long. During this time, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha may handle the responsibilities of presiding over the House.
8. Before becoming Vice President, which post did Jagdeep Dhankhar hold?
(A) Supreme Court Judge
(B) Governor of West Bengal
(C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(D) Chief Election Commissioner
Answer: (B)
Jagdeep Dhankhar served as the Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022, before he took oath as the Vice President of India on 11 August 2022.
9.Who amongst the following elects the Vice-President of India?
1. Member of Lok Sabha
2. Members of Rajya Sabha
3. Members of Legislative Assemblies
4. Members of Legislative Councils
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Code
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (A) Only 1 and 2
Explanation:
The Vice President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:
All elected and nominated members of the Lok Sabha (House of the People)
All elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
Members of State Legislative Assemblies and members of Legislative Councils do not participate in the election of the Vice President.
So, the correct answer is:
(A) Only 1 and 2