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Q: Which of the following former Indian President took office for the shortest term?
  • A. Dr. Zakir Hussain
  • B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • C. Neelam S. Reddy
  • D. R. Venkataraman
Correct Answer: Option A - Dr. Zakir Hussain was the third President of India, whose tenure was about two years (13.05.1967 - 03.05.1969). and was the shortest term of President. There is no direct election for the Indian President. The Electoral College, responsible for President Elections, comprises elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of the states, Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puduchery.
A. Dr. Zakir Hussain was the third President of India, whose tenure was about two years (13.05.1967 - 03.05.1969). and was the shortest term of President. There is no direct election for the Indian President. The Electoral College, responsible for President Elections, comprises elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of the states, Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puduchery.

Explanations:

Dr. Zakir Hussain was the third President of India, whose tenure was about two years (13.05.1967 - 03.05.1969). and was the shortest term of President. There is no direct election for the Indian President. The Electoral College, responsible for President Elections, comprises elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assemblies of the states, Legislative Assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puduchery.