CDS 2026 · PYQ · Presidents and Vice-Presidents of India · easy
Consider the following former Presidents of India:
1. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
2. Dr. Zakir Hussain
3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
How many of the above Presidents has/have also served as Vice-President of India?
A.None
B.1
C.2✓ Correct
D.3
Explanation
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan served as the first Vice-President of India (1952-1962) before becoming President (1962-1967). Dr. Zakir Hussain served as Vice-President (1962-1967) before becoming President (1967-1969). Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, however, never served as Vice-President — he became President directly in 1977 after serving as Lok Sabha Speaker. Hence, 2 of the listed former Presidents also served as Vice-President.
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