Which of the following positions did Chaudhary Charan Singh NOT hold during his political career?
1) Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
2) Deputy Prime Minister of India
3) President of India
4) Prime Minister of India

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

3

Answer: President of India
Chaudhary Charan Singh did not hold the position of President of India during his political career.

Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902-1987) was a prominent figure in Indian politics. He served as the Prime Minister of India from July 1979 to January 1980. He had a notable history as a freedom fighter and was actively involved in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Charan Singh was a strong advocate for rural and agricultural development.
In his political journey, he started in the Congress party but later left it and founded the Bharatiya Kranti Dal in 1967. He held the position of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh twice. He played a significant role in the formation of the Janata Party in 1977 and served as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister from 1977 to 1979. Charan Singh was also the founder of the Lok Dal, a political party with a focus on rural issues and the welfare of farmers.