48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008
Article 53 of the Constitution of India states that the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President. 2. The President holds shall office for five years after assuming his/her position will assume. 3. Article 61 of the Constitution of India mentions the procedure for impeachment of the President. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.' 14. If the position of President and Vice-President are vacant, who officiates as the President of India?
aThe Prime Minister
bThe Chief Justice of India✓ Correct
cThe Speaker of Lok-Sabha
dNone of these
Explanation
According to Article 65, if the office of the President becomes vacant due to death, resignation, or removal, the Vice-President shall discharge the functions of the President. If, for any reason, the Vice-President is also not available, then the Chief Justice of India, or, in his absence, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court who is available at that time, shall perform the functions of the President, as provided under the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969.
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