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Q: If the posts of President and Vice-President become vacant then who will act as the President of India?
  • A. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  • B. Prime Minister of India
  • C. Chief Justice of India
  • D. Council of Minister
Correct Answer: Option C - The Chief Justice of India or the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will take over as President if the post of President and Vice President is vacant. In 1969 when President Zakir Hussain died in office, vice President V.V. Giri acted as president. Later, V.V. Giri resigned, then the CJI Mohammad Hidayatullah became acting President of India.
C. The Chief Justice of India or the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will take over as President if the post of President and Vice President is vacant. In 1969 when President Zakir Hussain died in office, vice President V.V. Giri acted as president. Later, V.V. Giri resigned, then the CJI Mohammad Hidayatullah became acting President of India.

Explanations:

The Chief Justice of India or the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court will take over as President if the post of President and Vice President is vacant. In 1969 when President Zakir Hussain died in office, vice President V.V. Giri acted as president. Later, V.V. Giri resigned, then the CJI Mohammad Hidayatullah became acting President of India.