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Q: Who acts as the President during casual vacancy that arises due to death of the President ?
  • A. Lok Sabha Speaker
  • B. Chief Justice of India
  • C. Vice-President
  • D. Nominated Lok Sabha member
Correct Answer: Option C - After the President, the Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in India. Article 63 of the Indian constitution specifies that 'There shall be a Vice President of India'. In the absence of the president due to illness, retirement impeachment or other conditions, the Vice President serves as President.
C. After the President, the Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in India. Article 63 of the Indian constitution specifies that 'There shall be a Vice President of India'. In the absence of the president due to illness, retirement impeachment or other conditions, the Vice President serves as President.

Explanations:

After the President, the Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in India. Article 63 of the Indian constitution specifies that 'There shall be a Vice President of India'. In the absence of the president due to illness, retirement impeachment or other conditions, the Vice President serves as President.