Who was the fourth President of India?

a) Giani Zail Singh b) Zakir Husain c) V. V. Giri d) R. Venkataraman

Answer: c) V. V. Giri

Explanation

V. V. Giri was the fourth President of India, serving as acting president in 1969 after the death of Dr. Zakir Husain. He was a prominent politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. Before becoming President, he held various positions in the government, including the Governor of Uttar Pradesh. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1975. Giri’s tenure as President lasted until 1974 after he won election of president in August 1969, and he is remembered for his contributions to Indian politics and society.

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