Multiple choice

In the absence of both the President and the Vice-President, who shall act as the President of India?

  1. Prime Minister

  2. Speaker of the Lok Sabha

  3. Chief Justice of India

  4. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Article 65 of the Indian Constitution specifies that when both the President and Vice-President offices are vacant, the Chief Justice of India acts as President. The Prime Minister, Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha do not have this constitutional authority.

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