Question

When the Vice-President officiates as President, he draws the salary of ________________.
A) President
B) Member of Parliament
C) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D) Both (A) and (C)

Answer 1

Hint: This personal is considered to be the head of the supreme legislative body and it has the path to summon the parliament or dissolve the lok sabha. The president can also use this power while advising the prime minister or the union of council ministers.

Complete answer:
The Article 65 of the Constitution of India provides for the Vice President when he acts as the President or has to leave his position due to a vacancy present in the absence of president. Also the Article 70 of Indian constitution provides for all the facilities given to Vice - President who is currently officiating as the President. During the period of time when the Vice President is acting as President he is entitled to the salary and all the allowances passed down to the President of India.

The president is considered to be the head of the supreme legislative body and it has the path to summon the parliament or dissolve the Lok sabha. The president can also use this power while advising the prime minister or the union of council ministers. The President of India is the head of parliament.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: The President of India is elected by the elected members of parliament. A president has the power to even withhold his assent and send the bill back for reconsideration and changes if he doesn't agree with it. In this case, if the bill comes back again without any amendment the president has no choice but give his assent.