Consider the following statements: 1. The Vice-President acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, impeachment, death or otherwise. 2. The Vice-President can act as President only for a maximum period of one year within which a new President has to be elected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Vice-President acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, impeachment, death or otherwise.
2.The Vice-President can act as President only for a maximum period of one year within which a new President has to be elected.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The Vice-President acts as President when a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, impeachment, death or otherwise.

He can act as President only for a maximum period of six months within which a new President has to be elected.
Further, when the sitting President is unable to discharge his functions due to absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-President discharges his functions until the President resumes his office.

Source: Laxmikanth

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