In the event of the death or resignation of President, Vice-President discharges the duties of the office of President _________________.

For rest of the term

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For a maximum period of one year

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For maximum period of four months

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For a maximum period of six months

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The correct option is D For a maximum period of six months
The Vice-President acts as a President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President fue to his death, resignation, removal or otherwise. He can acts as a President only for a maximum period of six months within which a new president has to be elected.

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