Indian leaders: Who was Dr. Zakir Hussain? Identify his highest constitutional office in India, with tenure context. Choose the best description.
General Knowledge
Basic General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe third President of India (1967–1969)
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BThe first Education Minister of India
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CThe second President of India
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DThe first Vice-President of India
Answer
Correct Answer: The third President of India (1967–1969)
Explanation
What is being asked?The principal public office held by Dr. Zakir Hussain.
Given data
- Person: Dr. Zakir Hussain
Concept/ApproachRecall the sequence of Presidents of India.
ReasoningHe served as the third President of India from 1967 to 1969 and was the first Muslim to hold the office.
Common pitfallsMixing up with other roles: First Education Minister (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad) or First Vice-President (S. Radhakrishnan).
Final AnswerThe third President of India (1967–1969)