Correct option is C
Let's arrange the former Vice-Presidents of India in chronological order based on their date of assuming office:
A. R. Venkataraman: 31 August 1984 – 24 July 1987
B. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat: 18 August 2002 – 21 July 2007
C. K.R. Narayanan: 21 August 1992 – 24 July 1997
D. Krishan Kant: 21 August 1997 – 27 July 2002
E. Varahagiri Venkata Giri (V.V. Giri): 13 May 1967 – 3 May 1969
Now, arranging them chronologically from earliest to latest:
E. Varahagiri Venkata Giri (V.V. Giri) (1967)
A. R. Venkataraman (1984)
C. K.R. Narayanan (1992)
D. Krishan Kant (1997)
B. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (2002)
So, the correct order is E, A, C, D, B.