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2007-02-10 01:37:07 · 7 answers · asked by Dilip b 2 in Education & Reference Financial Aid

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DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD (1950-1962)
The first president of Independent India, Indian statesman and devout Gandhian, was born in 1884. He also handled the Ministry for food (1947). Awarded Bharat Ratna in 1962. Died in 1963.
Dr. S. RADAKRISHNAN (1962-1967)
Indian Scholar, Philosopher, Writer and statesman, was born in 1888. Served as the First Vice President (1952-62) and later the President. He taught at Oxford University for 16years.He was Chairman of UNESCO. 'The Hindu view of Life' and 'The India Philosophy' are his books. He was Awarded with 'Bharat Ratna' in 1954. He Died in 1975.
Dr. ZAKIR HUSSAIN (1967-1969)
A great patriot, educationalist and social worker. Born in 1897, served as chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University. Received Bharat Ratna in 1963. Died in 1969.
JUSTICE. M. HIDAYATULLAH (JULY -AUGUST, 1969 'acting')
Born in 1905, he was the judge of high court and served as Chief Commissioner of Scouts and Guides. Died in 1992.
V.V.GIRI (1969-1974)
He was born in 1884. Lawyer by profession, Veteran trade unionist. Received Bharat Ratna in 1975. Died in 1980.
FAKHRUDDIN ALI AHMED (1974-1977)
He was born in 1905. He was active in the freedom movement. Served as Union Minister from 1966 and later the President. Died in 1977.
B.D. JATTI (FEBRUARY - JULY, 1977 'acting')
He was born in 1913 and was a Lawyer by profession. He became Chief Minister of Karnataka and Governor of Orissa.
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NEELAM SANJIVA REDDY (1977-1982)
Born in 1913. Served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister and Speaker of Lok Sabha. Freedom Fighter. President of Indian National Congress. Died in 1996.
GIANI ZAIL SINGH (1982-1987)
Giani Zail Singh was born in 1916. The Giani's innings in public life have been long and varied - freedom fighter, social reformer, champion of the down-trodden, State Congress Leader, successful Chief Minister and Union Home Minister. He was elected to the highest office of the President of India on July 15, 1982. Died in 1994.
R.VENKETARAMAN (1987-1992)
Shri Venkataraman was born in 1910. He was elected Vice-President of India in August, 1984. Having been elected to the Office of the President of India, Shri Venkataraman was sworn in on July 25, 1987. He is the Eighth President of the Republic of India.
DR.SHANKAR DAYAL SHARMA (1992-1997)
He was born in 1918. Scholar, freedom fighter, was Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Congress President, Union Cabinet minister, Governor and Vice-President. Died in 1999.
K.R.NARAYAN (FROM JULY 25, 1997- JULY 24, 2002)
Shri Kocheril Raman Narayanan was born on October 27, 1920 in the village of Uzhavoor in Kottayam district, Kerala. He was elected as vice-president of India and served in this position from August 21, 1992. After that he assumed office as President of India on July 25, 1997.
Dr. AVUL PAKIR JAINULABHUDIN ABDUL KALAM (FROM JULY 25, 2002)
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabhudin Adbul Kalam, the present president of India was born on 15th October, 1931 at Dhanushkodi in Rameshwaram district, Tamil Nadu. This genius rightfully termed as the father of India's missile technology formerly served as the scientific advisor to the government of India. He was sworn in as president on July 25, 2002.

2007-02-10 01:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Here is the list of all the Presidents of India taken from wikipedia (including acting Presidents):

No. Name Took Office Left Office Profile
01 Dr. Rajendra Prasad January 30, 1950 May 13, 1962 Freedom Fighter
02 Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan May 13, 1962 May 13, 1967 Philosopher, Educator
03 Zakir Hussain May 13, 1967 May 3, 1969 Educator
* Varahagiri Venkata Giri May 3, 1969 July 20, 1969 Trade Unionist, Politician
* Muhammad Hidayatullah July 20, 1969 August 24, 1969 Judge
04 Varahagiri Venkata Giri August 24, 1969 August 24, 1974 Trade Unionist, Politician
05 Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed August 24, 1974 February 11, 1977 Politician
* Basappa Danappa Jatti February 11, 1977 July 25, 1977 Lawyer, Politician
06 Neelam Sanjiva Reddy July 25, 1977 July 25, 1982 Agriculturist, Politician
07 Giani Zail Singh July 25, 1982 July 25, 1987 Freedom Fighter, Politician
08 Ramaswamy Venkataraman July 25, 1987 July 25, 1992 Trade Unionist, Politician
09 Shankar Dayal Sharma July 25, 1992 July 25, 1997 Freedom Fighter, Politician
10 Kocheril Raman Narayanan July 25, 1997 July 25, 2002 Diplomat, Politician
11 A. P. J. Abdul Kalam July 25, 2002 In Office Scientist, Engineer

Good Luck!!!

2007-02-10 01:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

01 Dr. Rajendra Prasad January 30, 1950 May 13, 1962 Freedom Fighter
02 Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan May 13, 1962 May 13, 1967 Philosopher, Educator
03 Zakir Hussain May 13, 1967 May 3, 1969 Educator
* Varahagiri Venkata Giri May 3, 1969 July 20, 1969 Trade Unionist, Politician
* Muhammad Hidayatullah July 20, 1969 August 24, 1969 Judge
04 Varahagiri Venkata Giri August 24, 1969 August 24, 1974 Trade Unionist, Politician
05 Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed August 24, 1974 February 11, 1977 Politician
* Basappa Danappa Jatti February 11, 1977 July 25, 1977 Lawyer, Politician
06 Neelam Sanjiva Reddy July 25, 1977 July 25, 1982 Agriculturist, Politician
07 Giani Zail Singh July 25, 1982 July 25, 1987 Freedom Fighter, Politician
08 Ramaswamy Venkataraman July 25, 1987 July 25, 1992 Trade Unionist, Politician
09 Shankar Dayal Sharma July 25, 1992 July 25, 1997 Freedom Fighter, Politician
10 Kocheril Raman Narayanan July 25, 1997 July 25, 2002 Diplomat, Politician
11 A. P. J. Abdul Kalam July 25, 2002 In Office Scientist, Engineer

2007-02-10 01:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by softball Queen 4 · 0 0

our mr.kalam is d 14th president.....here is d list-----

1.Dr.Rajendra Prasad
(Jan. 26, 1950 to May 13, 1962)

2.Dr.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(May 13, 1962 to May 13, 1967)

3.Dr.Zakir Husain
(May 13, 1967 to May 3, 1969)

4.Varahagiri Venkatagiri
(May 3, 1969 to July 20, 1969)(acting)

5.Justice Mohammed Hidayatullah
(July 20, 1969 to August 24, 1969)(acting)

6.Varahagiri Venkatagiri
(August 24, 1969 to August 24, 1974)

7.Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(August 24, 1974 to Feb. 11, 1977)

8.B.D.Jatti
(Feb. 12, 1977 to July 25, 1977)(acting)

9.Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
(July 25, 1977 to July 25, 1982)

10.Giani Zail Singh
(July 25, 1982 to July 25, 1987)

11.R.Venkataraman
(July 25, 1987 to July 25, 1992)

12.Dr.Shanker Dayal Sharma
(July 25, 1992 to July 25, 1997)

13.K. R. Narayanan
(July 25, 1997 - July 25, 2002)

n d last mr.kalam(july 25,2002-present)

2007-02-10 01:50:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

My friend,

All these anyone can tell.... All president names are not important,... first we should know the following peoples:

Chief Election Commisioner and other two election commisioners
Cabinet Ministers
Home and external secratary
Chief ministers of states...
Chief Justice of Supreme Court

And president prime minister,president,Vice - president

These all the names one indian should know.....Not just all the old presidents name and periods.

Present is Important than past... Ohcourse u should learn from past, but not all the names i guess..

2007-02-10 01:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by siberdice 3 · 0 0

Visit the relevant (Rashtrapati Bhavan) website!

2007-02-10 02:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0 0

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_India
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_Presidents_of_India
www.indianchild.com/amazing_facts_of_India.htm
www.focustoindia.com/chiefs_of_army_staff.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_President

2007-02-10 01:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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