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WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Zakir Husain
Explanation
Dr. Zakir Husain was the third President of India and the first to die in office, passing away in 1969. Upon his death, Vice President V.V. Giri assumed the role of Acting President. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, the fifth President, was the second Indian President to die while in office in 1977.
Key Points
- > Dr. Zakir Husain served as the 3rd President (1967-1969).
- > He was the first Muslim President of India.
- > V.V. Giri became the first Acting President after his death.
- > Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed also died during his presidential term.
- > Neelam Sanjiva Reddy is the only President to be elected unopposed.
- > Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first and longest-serving President.
- > Article 52 of the Indian Constitution provides for the office of the President.
Additional Information
Special Facts about Indian Presidents
| President | Unique Distinction |
|---|---|
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad | Longest serving, first President |
| Dr. Zakir Husain | First to die in office, first Muslim |
| V.V. Giri | First acting President |
| Neelam S. Reddy | Elected unopposed |
| Droupadi Murmu | First tribal President |
Memory Tips
- Only two Presidents died in office: Zakir Husain and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. Zakir Husain was historically the first.