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

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Home Minister

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. The Speaker
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Explanation

Under Article 65 of the Indian Constitution, when both the offices of President and Vice President are vacant, the Chief Justice of India (or the senior-most Supreme Court judge available) discharges the functions of the President until a new President is elected. This constitutional provision ensures continuity in the highest office.

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