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Question

The vacancy of the office of the President of India must be filled up within:

  1. 90 days
  2. 6 month
  3. one year
  4. within the period decided by the Parliament

Answer:

Option B: 6 month

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “6 month”.

An election to fill a vacancy in the office of President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after, and in no case later than six months from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy.