Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Who acts as the President when neither the President nor the Vice-President is available?
AThe Prime Minister
BThe Chief Justice of India ✓ Correct
CThe Chief Election Commissioner
DThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct answer: (B) The Chief Justice of India — The Chief Justice of India acts as President in such a case, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Chief Justice of India acts as President in such a case, so that is the answer.
★This happens when both the President and Vice-President are unavailable.
★The Chief Justice then discharges the President's functions.
★It is a temporary arrangement until a President is available.
★The other officials do not take over this role.
★So the Chief Justice fills the gap.
★Thus the answer is the Chief Justice of India.
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