Multiple choice general knowledge history

The first President of India who died while in office was

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Gyani Zail Singh

  3. Dr. Zakir Hussain

  4. V V Giri
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Zakir Hussain became India's first President to die in office on May 3, 1969. He was elected President in 1967 and passed away two years into his term. Following his death, V.V. Giri served as Acting President before being elected later that year. Rajendra Prasad (Option A) completed his full term, while Gyani Zail Singh (Option B) survived an assassination attempt.

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