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Indian Polity UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following did NOT serve as Vice President before assuming the office of the President of India ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Neelam Sanjiva Reddy”.
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy did NOT serve as Vice President before becoming the President of India.
1) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma: He served as Vice President of India from 1987 to 1992 before becoming the President from 1992 to 1997.

2) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy: He was not the Vice President before becoming the President. He served as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and later became the President from 1977 to 1982 without holding the Vice President's office.

3) Dr. Zakir Hussain: He served as Vice President from 1963 to 1967 and then became the President from 1967 until his death in 1969.

4) R. Venkatraman: He served as Vice President from 1987 to 1992 and then became the President from 1992 to 1997.

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