On whose passing did Vice President VV Giri go on to become Acting President?

K. R. Narayanan

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Gopal Swarup Pathak

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Zakir Hussain

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Mohammad Hidayatullah

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Solution

The correct option is C Zakir Hussain
In 1969, President Zakir Hussain passed away after holding office for two years. Then, Vice President VV Giri went on to become ‘Acting President’. The Vice President acts as the President until the President can resume their duties, or a new one is elected.

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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.

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