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Who was elected the President of India for the second time?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Rajendra Prasad
  2. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
  3. V.V. Giri
  4. Sankar Dayal Sharma

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rajendra Prasad

Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first and only President of India elected twice. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ He served as President from 1950 to 1962. ▪️ First elected in 1952, and re-elected in 1957. ▪️ He was also the President of the Constituent Assembly. ▪️ Rajendra Prasad played a vital role in the freedom struggle and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. ▪️ He belonged to Bihar and had a background in law and education. ▪️ Before becoming President, he served as Food and Agriculture Minister in the Interim Government. ▪️ He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962. ▪️ His autobiography is titled 'Atmakatha.'