Which was elected unopposed as the President of India?

(A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(B) Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
(C) Gyani Jail Singh
(D) Pratibha Patil

Correct Answer : Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Question Asked : SSC Junior Engineer (Civil) Exam 2018
Explanation: Sixth President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was not only the first President elected during the non-Congress Janata regime in July 1977, but was also the only person to get elected unopposed, after being unanimously sponsored by all parties, including the Congress alliance. He was directly elected to the post from Lok Sabha Speakership. He assumed office as Lok Sabha Speaker on March 26, 1977.
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