Question

In which year the first president of India was elected?
A.1945
B.1950
C.1952
D.1947

Answer 1

Hint: Dr Rajendra Prasad was the first president of India who was elected in the first Presidential election of India. He won the first election with 507,400 votes against his closest rival K.T Shah.

Complete answer: The first presidential election of India was held on May 2nd, 1952 by the Election Commission of India in which Dr Rajendra Prasad won his first election against the nearest Rival K.T. Sha. After independence, in 1947 he was also elected as the President of a constituent assembly. He encouraged the development of education in India and also played a major role in forming the Bihar Students Conference in 1906.
Look at the options given:
Option A. 1945 was the year in which general elections were held in British India to elect members of the Central legislative assembly and the Council of state. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. In 1950, the first constitution came into force making India a Republic Nation. It is an incorrect option.
Option C. In 1952, the first presidential election was held in which Dr Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India. This is the correct answer.
Option D. In 1947, India got independence from the British. It is an incorrect option.

Note: Dr Rajendra Prasad served as a president for the longest period of time. He was also the only President to serve two or more terms in office. He served for 12 years and 107 days.