Q.

According to the Indian Constistution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within –

A. 1 month
B. 6 months
C. 3 months
D. 1 year
Answer» B. 6 months
Explanation: Article 62 of the Indian Constitution says that '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, and the person elected to fill the vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of Article 56, be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.'
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