Multiple choice

Who can discharge the functions of the President in the absence of both the President and the Vice-President?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Chief Justice

  3. The Chief of Army

  4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In such an eventuality, the Chief Justice, or in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court of India discharges the functions of the President until a newly elected President enters upon the office or a newly elected Vice-President begins to act as the President under Article 65 of the Constitution.