In case of death of the President and the Vice President of India, the ____________ will act as the President of India.

Options

A. Parliament chosen candidate
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Attorney General of India

Answer

C

Explanation

The Indian parliament has enacted the law—The President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969 for the discharge of the functions of the president when vacancies occur in the office of the president and the vice-president simultaneously, owing to removal, death, resignation of the incumbent.. In such a case, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India available—discharges the functions of the president until a newly elected President resumes his/her office.