Question

Which one of the following resigned as Vice-President to contest for the office for the President?
A.Dr. 2S. Radhakrishnan
B. V.V. Giri
C. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
D. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy

Answer 1

Hint: In the events of 1969, following the death of President Zakhir Hussain, this individual left his office for the post of Vice President to contest for the office of the President. He eventually got elected and Is known to be the only independent candidate to be able to get elected for the post of President.

Complete answer:
Dr.S. Radhakrishnan: He held the office of the First Vice President of Independent India (1952-1962), as well as the ${2}^{nd}$ President of India. (1962-1967). He was an excellent scholar, and his contributions in the field of comparative religion, Eastern and Western philosophy are world-renowned.
V.V Giri: V.V Giri served the Indian Ministries in many capacities, as the Ministry of Labour. He held the office of the Acting Vice President of India from 1967 to 1969 during President Zakhir Hussain’s tenure of presidency. Upon his sudden death in 1969, he filled in for him as the Acting President of India. Eventually, he contested for the post of President as an independent candidate and became the fourth President of India.
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed: He held the office of the President from 1974-1977, preceded by V.V. Giri. He was a lawyer and a politician by profession. He succumbed during his time as the 5th President of India.
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy: Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was sworn as the sixth President of Independent India between 1977 and 1982. He held several offices, like the speaker of the Lok Sabha (1967-1969), Chief Minister of the state of Andhra Pradesh, and a Union Minister. He is known as the youngest individual to have held the high position of President.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: V.V. Giri was paid respect by awarding the Bharat Ratna in 1975 for his excellent contributions by the Government of India. He is known as the only independent candidate to have been elected as the President.