According to the Indian Constitution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within:

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According to the Indian Constitution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within:

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SSC

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Option 1 states that the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within 1 month. This is incorrect. The correct answer is option 2.

Option 2 states that the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within 6 months. This is the correct answer according to the Indian Constitution. When the President`s office becomes vacant due to resignation, death, or removal, a new President must be elected within 6 months.

Option 3 states that the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within 3 months. This is incorrect.

Option 4 states that the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within 1 year. This is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2 - 6 months.

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