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Q: In case of death of the President and the Vice President of India, the _____will act as the President of India.
  • A. Parliament chosen candidate
  • B. Prime Minister of India
  • C. Chief Justice of India
  • D. Attorney General of India
Correct Answer: Option C - According to Article 65 of the Indian Constitution if the post of President becomes vacant by means of resignation, death or impeachment then Vice President will act as a President. However if Vice President is also absent in such case the Chief Justice of India will act as a head of executive. And if Chief Justice is also absent then the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will take charges of President. The constitution also mentions that whoever takes charges of President will be entitled to emolument and service of President and may use the residence i.e Rashtrapati Bhavan.
C. According to Article 65 of the Indian Constitution if the post of President becomes vacant by means of resignation, death or impeachment then Vice President will act as a President. However if Vice President is also absent in such case the Chief Justice of India will act as a head of executive. And if Chief Justice is also absent then the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will take charges of President. The constitution also mentions that whoever takes charges of President will be entitled to emolument and service of President and may use the residence i.e Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Explanations:

According to Article 65 of the Indian Constitution if the post of President becomes vacant by means of resignation, death or impeachment then Vice President will act as a President. However if Vice President is also absent in such case the Chief Justice of India will act as a head of executive. And if Chief Justice is also absent then the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will take charges of President. The constitution also mentions that whoever takes charges of President will be entitled to emolument and service of President and may use the residence i.e Rashtrapati Bhavan.