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In case of vacancy in the office of President, who discharges President's functions until a new President is elected?

  1. Prime Minister
  2. Chief Justice of India
  3. Vice President
  4. Speaker of Lok Sabha

Answer: Vice President

Article 65: If President's office falls vacant due to death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, Vice President discharges functions. If VP office is also vacant, Chief Justice of India (or senior-most SC judge) acts as President. Election to fill vacancy must be held within 6 months.

Topic Vice President - Acting President
Exam Relevance Succession procedure question frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams

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