Who was the President of India when Rajiv Gandhi was sworn in as Prime Minister?

Giani Zail Singh

The correct answer is Option 1 - Giani Zail Singh

When Rajiv Gandhi was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India, the President of India was Zail Singh. Rajiv Gandhi succeeded his mother, Indira Gandhi, as Prime Minister after her assassination in 1984, and he took the oath of office on October 31, 1984. Zail Singh served as the President of India from 1982 to 1987.

The important articles associated with the President of India in the Indian Constitution are:

Chapter I : The Executive

Article 52: The President of India
Article 53: Executive Power of the Union
Article 54: Election of President
Article 55: Manner of Election of President
Article 56: Term of office of President
Article 57: Eligibility for re-election
Article 58: Qualifications for Election as President
Article 59: Conditions of President’s office
Article 60: Oath or affirmation by the President
Article 61: Procedure for Impeachment of the President
Article 62: Time of holding election to fill a vacancy in the office of President and the term of office or person elected to fill a casual vacancy