Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs


Q.  Which of the following presidents of India had shortest tenure?

a. S Radhakrishanan
b. Zakir Hussain
c. V. V Giri
d. BD Jatti


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Dr. Zakir Hussain served as the third President of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969. He died in office and had the least tenure among all Presidents of India.
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