When the posts of both the President and the Vice President are vacant who officiates as President?
(A) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
(B) The Lt. Governor of Delhi
(C) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(D) The Prime Minister
Correct Answer : The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2002, SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) Exam 2016
Explanation: The constitution of India provides that the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India in the event of the offices of both the President and the Vice President being vacant. When the President, Dr. Zakir Hussain, died in office, the Vice President, Mr. W Girl. acted as the President.
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