Indian Presidents  - Noteworthy Facts for Exam Preparation

First President:

– Dr. Rajendra Prasad was India's first President, serving from 1950 to 1962.

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Longest Serving President:

– Dr. Rajendra Prasad served two terms and holds the record for the longest-serving President.

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Second Woman President:

– Droupadi Murmu is India's second woman President.

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Scientist President:

– Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, known as the 'People's President,' was a renowned scientist.

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Bharat Ratna Awardee:

– Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and Pranab Mukherjee were Bharat Ratna awardees before becoming Presidents.

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Shortest Term:

– Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed served the shortest term, as he passed away during his second term in 1977.

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President During Emergency:

– Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency during the term of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1975-1977).

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Educationalist President:

– Dr. Zakir Hussain, the third President, was an eminent educationist and the first Muslim President of India.

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Acting President:

– V. V. Giri served as an Acting President before being elected as the President in 1969.

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Youngest President:

Droupadi Murmu is the youngest person to be elected President of India.

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