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Who was the first President of India?
Who was the first President of India?
What role did M.Hidayatullah serve prior to his time as Acting President?
What role did M.Hidayatullah serve prior to his time as Acting President?
Which President of India was known for advocating education and culture?
Which President of India was known for advocating education and culture?
During whose presidency did the Emergency period occur in India?
During whose presidency did the Emergency period occur in India?
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What was a major work of Dr.Zakir Husain during his presidency?
What was a major work of Dr.Zakir Husain during his presidency?
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Where was Dr.Rajendra Prasad born?
Where was Dr.Rajendra Prasad born?
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Who served as Acting President of India for the shortest time?
Who served as Acting President of India for the shortest time?
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What was one of V.V. Giri's notable major works during his presidency?
What was one of V.V. Giri's notable major works during his presidency?
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Which Prime Minister is known for coining the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'?
Which Prime Minister is known for coining the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'?
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What significant event is associated with Indira Gandhi during her tenure?
What significant event is associated with Indira Gandhi during her tenure?
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What was a major focus of Charan Singh's policies?
What was a major focus of Charan Singh's policies?
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During which years did Rajiv Gandhi serve as Prime Minister?
During which years did Rajiv Gandhi serve as Prime Minister?
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Which Prime Minister introduced economic reforms and improved relations with neighboring countries?
Which Prime Minister introduced economic reforms and improved relations with neighboring countries?
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Who played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle and laid the foundation for modern democratic institutions?
Who played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle and laid the foundation for modern democratic institutions?
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Which Prime Minister served as Acting President for a brief period?
Which Prime Minister served as Acting President for a brief period?
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Which Prime Minister is associated with implementing the Mandal Commission recommendations?
Which Prime Minister is associated with implementing the Mandal Commission recommendations?
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Who served as the Chief Minister of Mysore State from 16 May 1958 to 9 March 1962?
Who served as the Chief Minister of Mysore State from 16 May 1958 to 9 March 1962?
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Which individual was the first female President of India?
Which individual was the first female President of India?
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Which President focused on social equality and harmony?
Which President focused on social equality and harmony?
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What was Neelam Sanjiva Reddy known for during his tenure?
What was Neelam Sanjiva Reddy known for during his tenure?
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Which President served before Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam?
Which President served before Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam?
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Who worked significantly on economic reforms and technological advancements?
Who worked significantly on economic reforms and technological advancements?
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What major issue did Droupadi Murmu focus on during her presidency?
What major issue did Droupadi Murmu focus on during her presidency?
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Which Prime Minister had an acting replacement during their tenure?
Which Prime Minister had an acting replacement during their tenure?
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What was a major focus of Chandra Shekhar during his tenure as Prime Minister?
What was a major focus of Chandra Shekhar during his tenure as Prime Minister?
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Which Prime Minister initiated significant economic liberalization policies?
Which Prime Minister initiated significant economic liberalization policies?
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What were two notable achievements of Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his prime ministership?
What were two notable achievements of Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his prime ministership?
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Who succeeded I.K. Gujral as Prime Minister?
Who succeeded I.K. Gujral as Prime Minister?
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What major social initiative did Narendra Modi launch during his tenure?
What major social initiative did Narendra Modi launch during his tenure?
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Which statement is true about Manmohan Singh's term as Prime Minister?
Which statement is true about Manmohan Singh's term as Prime Minister?
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Which Prime Minister was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh?
Which Prime Minister was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh?
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What was a major emphasis of I.K. Gujral's government?
What was a major emphasis of I.K. Gujral's government?
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Study Notes
Indian Presidents
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962. He was born in Zeradei, Bihar. Prasad played a crucial role in drafting the Indian Constitution.
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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, born in Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, held the presidency from 1962 to 1967. He was a highly respected philosopher, teacher, and author who advocated for education and culture.
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Dr. Zakir Husain served as the President from 1967 to 1969, born in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was a prominent figure in educational reform and social development.
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V.V Giri was the first Acting President in 1969. He was also the 4th elected President, serving from 1969 to 1974. Born in Berhampur, Odisha, Giri was known for advocating for labor welfare.
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M. Hidayatullah, born in Lucknow, served as Acting President briefly in 1969. He was the 11th Chief Justice of India from 1968 to 1970.
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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President during the Emergency period from 1974 to 1977. Born in Delhi, he played a crucial role in that era.
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Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He served as Acting President in 1977 and was elected President from 1977 to 1982. He was born in Illur, Andhra Pradesh.
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B.D. Jatti served as Acting President in 1977. He was also the Chief Minister of Mysore State from 1958 to 1962. He was born in Savalagi, Karnataka.
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Giani Zail Singh, born in Sandhwan, Punjab, was the President from 1982 to 1987. He worked on various social and political issues.
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R. Venkataraman served as the President from 1987 to 1992, born in Rajamadam, Tamil Nadu. He played a role in economic reforms and technological advancements.
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Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, served as the President from 1992 to 1997. He focused on the welfare of weaker sections of society.
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K. R. Narayanan, the first Dalit President of India, served from 1997 to 2002. A native of Uzhavoor, Kerala, Narayanan emphasized social equality and harmony.
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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a renowned scientist and President from 2002 to 2007. Born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, he was known for his work on youth development and education.
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Smt. Pratibha Patil, the first female President of India, served from 2007 to 2012. Born in Nadgaon, Maharashtra, she focused on women's empowerment.
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Shri Pranab Mukherjee, a veteran politician, was President from 2012 to 2017. Born in Mirati, West Bengal, he was a significant figure in Indian politics.
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Shri Ram Nath Kovind, born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, served as the President from 2017 to 2022. He championed the welfare of marginalized communities.
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Droupadi Murmu, the current President, took office on July 25, 2022. She is the first tribal woman to hold this position and was born in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Her work has focused on tribal welfare.
Indian Prime Ministers
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Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, served from 1947 to 1964. Born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, he played a pivotal role in India's independence movement and shaped India's non-aligned foreign policy. He laid the foundation for modern India's democratic institutions.
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Gulzarilal Nanda served as Acting Prime Minister twice – in 1964 and 1966. Born in Sialkot, Punjab, he is known for establishing the National Institute of Technology (NITs).
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Lal Bahadur Shastri, born in Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh, was Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. He led India during the Indo-Pak war of 1965 and coined the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan".
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Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, served as Prime Minister twice – from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984. Born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, she was a pivotal figure in the Green Revolution and nationalized banks. She took action against the Sikh separatist movement in Operation Blue Star.
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Morarji Desai, born in Bhadeli, Gujarat, was the Prime Minister from 1977 to 1979. He focused on economic reforms and improving relations with neighboring countries.
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Charan Singh, born in Noorpur, Uttar Pradesh, was Prime Minister from 1979 to 1980. His government collapsed due to a lack of support in Parliament, leading to fresh elections. He focused on agricultural policies and farmers' welfare.
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Rajiv Gandhi, the son of Indira Gandhi, served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, he emphasized modernization, technology, and youth empowerment.
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V.P. Singh, born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, was Prime Minister from 1989 to 1990. He implemented the Mandal Commission recommendations, which introduced reservations for backward castes.
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Chandra Shekhar, born in Ibrahim Patti, Uttar Pradesh, served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1991. His short tenure focused on political and economic reforms.
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P.V. Narasimha Rao, born in Laknepalli, Telangana, was the Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996. He initiated economic liberalization policies and implemented significant reforms.
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee, born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, was Prime Minister on three separate occasions: from 1996 to 1996, from 1998 to 2004, and again from 1998 to 2004. He is credited with conducting nuclear tests, improving infrastructure, and initiating peace talks with Pakistan.
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H.D. Deve Gowda, born in Haradanahalli, Karnataka, served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 1997. He emphasized agricultural reforms and rural development.
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I.K. Gujral, born in Jhelum, Punjab (now in Pakistan), was Prime Minister from 1997 to 1998. His focus was on foreign policy and improving relations with neighboring countries.
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Manmohan Singh, born in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), was the Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014. He continued economic liberalization and introduced social welfare schemes.
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Narendra Modi, born in Vad Nagar, Gujarat, has served as the Prime Minister since 2014. He launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and emphasized infrastructure development.
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Test your knowledge about the Presidents of India with this quiz! Learn about their contributions, backgrounds, and terms in office, from Dr. Rajendra Prasad to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. Discover fascinating facts and figure out how much you know about India's leaders.
