Multiple choice

When the offices of both the President and Vice-President of India are vacant, who will discharge their functions?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Home Minister

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. The Speaker
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As per Article 65(1) of the Indian Constitution, when both the President and Vice-President offices are vacant, the Chief Justice of India discharges their functions. If the Chief Justice is also unavailable, the senior-most Supreme Court judge performs this duty. The Prime Minister and Home Minister have no constitutional role in this scenario.

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