Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

He served as the President of India from 1969-1974. He was the Governor of U.P., Kerala, Mysore (Karnataka). He also served as the Labour Minister in the Union Cabinet.

Who is 'he' here being referred to?

Options:

Karpoori Thakur

V.V. Giri

Sanjeeva Reddy

Morarji Desai

Correct Answer:

V.V. Giri

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - V.V. Giri

He served as the President of India from 1969-1974. He was the Governor of U.P., Kerala, Mysore (Karnataka). He also served as the Labour Minister in the Union Cabinet.

This statement best describes V.V. Giri.

 

V V Giri was the President of India from 1969 to 1974; Congress worker and labour leader from Andhra Pradesh; Indian High Commissioner to Ceylon (Sri Lanka); Labour Minister in Union cabinet; Governor of U.P., Kerala, Mysore (Karnataka); Vice-President (1967-1969) and acting President after the death of President Zakir Hussain; resigned and contested presidential election as independent candidate; received support from Indira Gandhi for his election as President.