Diplomatic titles: choose the official who presents credentials to the President of India Complete the sentence with the correct diplomatic designation: "The American ______ presented his credentials to the President of India." Choose the correct option.

Given data

• Context: formal credential presentation to a Head of State.

Concept/Approach
In diplomatic protocol, an ambassador presents letters of credence to the Head of State. Consuls handle consular affairs and do not present such credentials; envoy and emissary are generic terms, not the standard title for this ceremony.

Option analysis
ambassador — correct formal title for credential presentation. ✅consul — incorrect role for presenting credentials to the President.envoy / emissary — generic or ad hoc emissaries; not the accredited chief of mission.

Final Answer
ambassador