How long can the Vice President act as President when the President cannot perform his duties for reasons of death, resignation, removal or otherwise?

Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2014 · JPSC CS Prelims 2015 · Topic: The Vice-President (Powers and Functions: Acting President or Discharging Presidential Functions)

1. 5 years
2. 1½ years
3. 1 year
4. 6 months

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