Multiple choice

Which one of the following Vice Presidents resigned from his office to contest for the office of the President?

  1. Neelam Sanjiva

  2. V.V.Giri

  3. R. Venkatesh

  4. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
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B Correct answer
Explanation

V.V. Giri resigned from his position as Vice President of India in 1969 in order to contest the presidential election following the sudden death of President Zakir Hussain. He successfully won the election and became the fourth President of India. Other options listed did not resign from the vice presidency for this purpose.

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