Who was the President of India during 1977-1982? (SSC Stenographer 2...
President of India during 1977-1982:The President of India during the period of 1977-1982 was Neelam Sanjiva Reddy.
Here is a detailed explanation of the answer:
Background:
- The President of India is the head of state and the first citizen of India.
- The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both houses of Parliament, as well as the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States.
- The term of the President is five years.
Options:
The given options are:
a) Zakir Husain
b) R Venkataraman
c) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
d) Rajendra Prasad
Explanation:
- Zakir Husain was the third President of India and served from 1967 to 1969. He was not the President during the specified period of 1977-1982.
- R Venkataraman was the eighth President of India and served from 1987 to 1992. He was not the President during the specified period.
- Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the sixth President of India and served from 1977 to 1982. He was the President during the specified period and hence the correct answer.
- Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India and served from 1950 to 1962. He was not the President during the specified period.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - Neelam Sanjiva Reddy.