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Q119 (UPPCS/2022) Polity & Governance › Union Executive

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

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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy served as the 6th President of India (1977–1982) and is the only person to be elected to the office unopposed. Unlike the other options provided, he did not serve as the Vice President of India before his presidency. He previously served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Dr. Zakir Hussain: Served as the 2nd Vice President (1962–1967) before becoming the 3rd President.
  • R. Venkataraman: Served as the 7th Vice President (1984–1987) before becoming the 8th President.
  • Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma: Served as the 8th Vice President (1987–1992) before becoming the 9th President.

Other Presidents who also served as Vice Presidents include Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, V.V. Giri, and K.R. Narayanan.

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