In case a President dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of _____________.

2

years

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1

year

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3

months

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6

months

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Solution

The correct option is D $6$ months
The Vice -President can act like a president or discharge the function of the president. The provisions relating to it are given in Articles 65 and 70 of the Constitution. He can act as a president only for a maximum period of 6 months within which new president has to be elected.

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Consider the following statements with regard to the vice-President of India.

1. The vice-President is the ex-officio chairman of the RajyaSabha.

2. The vice-President discharges the duties of the President in case his office falls vacant due to death.

3. In the event of the death of the President, the vice-President assumes the responsibilities of the office of the President for the unexpired term.

4. In the event of the death of the President the vice-President acts as President for a maximum period of six months.

Of these statements

Which of the following statements about the Vice- President of India is / are correct?

A. He is ex – officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha

B. He must be member of the Rajya Sabha for his/ her election as Vice – President

C. He is elected by members of both houses of Parliament and the state Legilative Assemblies.

D. If the President resigns or dies, the Vice – President officiates as President for not more than Six months

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