Current Affairs MCQ 971 of 2330 · Elections 2025–26

When the Vice President acts as President, which of the following is true?

AThe Vice President continues to chair the Rajya Sabha and draws both salaries
BThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha becomes acting President
CThe Vice President does not act as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and draws the President's emoluments
DThe Vice President can act for up to two years

Current Affairs 2025–26

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Correct answer: (c) The Vice President does not act as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and draws the President's emoluments

Explanation

Under Articles 64 and 65, the acting President does not do the work of the Rajya Sabha Chairman and gets the President's emoluments. In a vacancy, the Vice President acts for up to six months.