Which Vice-President resigned from his office to contest for the office of the President?
(A) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
(B) V.V. Giri
(C) R. Venkataraman
(D) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Correct Answer : V.V. Giri
Question Asked : SSC Combined Matric Level (Pre) Exam 2006
Explanation : V. V. Giri was the first Vice President to serve for an extended period as Acting President of India (from May 3, 1969 to July 19, 1969) when the then President Dr. Zakir Hussain died while in office. When V. V. Giri resigned to contest for Presidential elections, the Chief Justice of India Mohammad Hidayatullah briefly acted as the President.
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