Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (President of India) | (Tenure) | ||
| (A) | Dr. Zakir Husain | (I) | 25 July 1997 – 25 July 2002 |
| (B) | Shri V. V. Giri | (II) | 25 July 1982 – 25 July 1987 |
| (C) | Shri K. R. Narayanan | (III) | 24 August 1969 – 24 August 1974 |
| (D) | Giani Zail Singh | (IV) | 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969 |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Each President is matched with the dates of his term in office.
(A) Dr. Zakir Husain — this matches (IV) 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969. India’s third President, he was the first President to die in office, which is why his term is under two years.
(B) Shri V. V. Giri — this matches (III) 24 August 1969 – 24 August 1974. After Zakir Husain’s death he acted as President, then won the 1969 election and served a full five-year term.
(C) Shri K. R. Narayanan — this matches (I) 25 July 1997 – 25 July 2002. He was the first Dalit President of India.
(D) Giani Zail Singh — this matches (II) 25 July 1982 – 25 July 1987. He was the first Sikh President of India.