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Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India, located in New Delhi. Raj Bhavan is the Governor's residence, while Rashtrapati Nilayam is a presidential retreat in Hyderabad.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was one of India's most distinguished scientists, known as the Missile Man of India. He served as President from 2002-2007 and made significant contributions to DRDO and ISRO.

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's birthday on September 5 is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India. He was a renowned philosopher and India's second President (1962-1967).

Pratibha Patil became the first woman President of India in 2007, serving from 2007-2012. She was also the first woman Governor of Rajasthan.

Dr. Zakir Hussain died in office on May 3, 1969, becoming the first Indian President to die while serving. He was President from 1967 until his death in 1969.

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan served as Governor General of India from 1948-1950 before becoming President. Lord Mountbatten was the last British Viceroy and first Governor General, while Rajendra Prasad was only President.

Under Article 53 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India is vested with the supreme command of the Defense Forces of the Union. The President exercises this power through the Cabinet Minister for Defense and the Cabinet. This is a constitutional provision that makes the President the formal head of the armed forces.

Shah Rukh Khan made his Bollywood debut with 'Deewana' in 1992, directed by Raj Kanwar. The film also featured Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti. 'Darr' (1993) came later and was a significant career booster, but 'Deewana' was his first release. Options C and D are also SRK films but not his debut.

Aamir Khan's debut film was 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' (1988), directed by Mansoor Khan and produced by Nasir Hussain. It was a modern adaptation of 'Romeo and Juliet' and launched Aamir as a romantic lead. The other options are all Aamir films but came later - 'Dil' (1990), 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander' (1992), and 'Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke' (1993).