Multiple choice

When the office of the President of India falls vacant it must be filled by an election within

  1. eight months

  2. six months

  3. two months

  4. ten weeks
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 62 of the Indian Constitution specifies that when the office of President falls vacant, an election must be held within 6 months. The Vice President serves as Acting President until a new President is elected. Six months allows sufficient time for the electoral process involving elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.

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