Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was the only Chief Justice of Supreme Court, who became Acting President?

  1. P.N. Bhagvati

  2. M. Hidaytullah

  3. A.M. Ahmedi

  4. J.S. Verma
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Justice M. Hidayatullah served as Acting President twice - briefly in 1969 after President Zakir Husain's death, and again in 1982 during President Zail Singh's illness. He is the only Chief Justice of India to have served as Acting President. Option A and B have spelling variations of his name.

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