In case the Vice President is not available to discharge the duties of the office of President, which official discharges these duties ______________.

Prime Minister

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Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Chief Justice of India

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Chairman of UPSC

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Solution

The correct option is C Chief Justice of India
When a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, removal , death or otherwise, the Vice-President acts as the President until a new President is elected. In case the office of the Vive-President is vacant, the Chief Justice of India acts as the President or discharges the functions of the President.

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