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Who was the President of India during 25 th July 1982-25 July 1987?

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SSC Stenographer 2018 Previous Year Paper (08-Feb-2019) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Giani Zail Singh

Understanding the Question: President of India's Term

The question asks us to identify the individual who held the office of the President of India during a specific five-year period, from July 25, 1982, to July 25, 1987. The President of India is the head of state and their term of office is generally five years.

Analyzing the Options for President of India

We are given four options, each representing a former President of India:

  • V.V Giri
  • Giani Zail Singh
  • Shankar Dayal Sharma
  • Ramaswamy Venkataraman

To answer the question, we need to know the tenures of these individuals as President of India.

Identifying the President During 1982-1987

Let's look at the terms served by each of the mentioned Presidents:

President Term of Office
V.V Giri August 24, 1969 – August 24, 1974
Giani Zail Singh July 25, 1982 – July 25, 1987
Shankar Dayal Sharma July 25, 1992 – July 25, 1997
Ramaswamy Venkataraman July 25, 1987 – July 25, 1992

Comparing the requested period (July 25, 1982, to July 25, 1987) with the terms listed above, we can see that Giani Zail Singh served as the President of India exactly during this timeframe.

Conclusion on the President's Tenure

Based on the historical record of the Presidents of India and their terms of office, Giani Zail Singh was the President during the period specified in the question, from July 25, 1982, to July 25, 1987.

Revision Table: Presidents of India Terms

President Start Date End Date
V.V Giri 1969-08-24 1974-08-24
Giani Zail Singh 1982-07-25 1987-07-25
Shankar Dayal Sharma 1992-07-25 1997-07-25
Ramaswamy Venkataraman 1987-07-25 1992-07-25

Additional Information: Role of the President of India

The President of India is the constitutional head of the executive of the Union. Article 52 of the Constitution of India states that there shall be a President of India. The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. The term of office for the President is five years.

  • The President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
  • The President has powers related to executive, legislative, financial, judicial, military, and emergency situations.
  • Notable Presidents have played crucial roles in India's history and governance.
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