Who among the following is the only President of India to have completed two terms in office till date?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rajendra Prasad.
- Rajendra Prasad is the only President of India to have completed two terms till date.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of independent India and holds the distinction of being the longest-serving President, having remained in office for 12 years from 1950 to 1962.
- He is the only Indian President to be elected three times, serving two full consecutive terms from 1952 to 1962, following his initial term from 1950 to 1952 after the Republic was formally established.
Other Options:
- Shankar Dayal Sharma is the 9th President of India, who served one term, 1992–1997.
- Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan was the 2nd President of India, who served one term, 1962–1967.
- APJ Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India, who served one term, 2002–2007.