Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who was the President of India during the emergency of 1975-1977?

Options:

R Venkataraman

Varahagiri Venkatagiri

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Giani Zail Singh

Correct Answer:

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President of India during the emergency of 1975-1977.

He was the fifth President of India, and he served from 24 August 1974 to 11 February 1977. He was a member of the Indian National Congress party.

The emergency was a period of internal unrest in India. It was imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 25 June 1975, and it lasted until 21 March 1977. During the emergency, many civil liberties were suspended, and thousands of people were arrested without charge.

Ahmed died in office on 11 February 1977, and he was succeeded by Basappa Danappa Jatti.