Which of the following had the longest tenure as President of India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
The President of India is elected for a term of five years and is eligible for re-election.
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President, held office from 26 January 1950 to 13 May 1962, about 12 years, and is the only President elected twice.
V.V. Giri and N. Sanjiva Reddy served single terms, while Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed died in office in 1977.
Hence, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
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