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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 56 of 200

Q56
Indian PolityUnion Executive: President, PM & Council of Ministers
In case a President dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of
  1. a.1 year
  2. b.3 months
  3. c.6 months
  4. d.2 years

Answer: (C) 6 months

Under Article 62(2) an election to fill a vacancy caused by death, resignation or removal must be held within six months, so the Vice-President can act as President for at most six months. The other periods do not appear in the Constitution.

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