In case a President dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of

Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023 · Topic: The Vice-President (Powers and Functions: Acting President or Discharging Presidential Functions)

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

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