2002 · Q71
Who among the following became the President of India without having been the Vice-President?
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionUnion and State government
- AShri V. V. Giri
- BShri R. Venkataraman
- CShri N. Sanjeeva Reddy
- DShri Zakir Hussain
Explanation
V. V. Giri (Vice-President 1967–69), R. Venkataraman (Vice-President 1984–87) and Zakir Hussain (Vice-President 1962–67) all served as Vice-President before becoming President. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, President from 1977 to 1982, never held the Vice-Presidency. Hence (C) is correct.