Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Who is the first Dalit President of India?
AGiani Zail Singh
BFakhruddin Ali Ahmed
CDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
DK.R. Narayanan ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) K.R. Narayanan — K.R. Narayanan was the first Dalit President of India.
Explanation
★K.R. Narayanan was the first Dalit President of India.
★He served as President from 1997 to 2002.
★He rose from humble origins to the highest constitutional office.
★He had earlier been Vice-President and a distinguished diplomat.
★Giani Zail Singh was the first Sikh President of India.
★Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam were Muslim Presidents of India.
★So K.R. Narayanan is the first Dalit to hold the office of President.
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