Indian leaders: Who was Dr. Zakir Hussain? Identify his highest constitutional office in India, with tenure context. Choose the best description.

What is being asked?
The principal public office held by Dr. Zakir Hussain.

Given data

• Person: Dr. Zakir Hussain

Concept/Approach
Recall the sequence of Presidents of India.

Reasoning
He served as the third President of India from 1967 to 1969 and was the first Muslim to hold the office.

Common pitfalls
Mixing up with other roles: First Education Minister (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad) or First Vice-President (S. Radhakrishnan).

Final Answer
The third President of India (1967–1969)