Who got the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Dr. Zakir Hussain 
Explanation:
· Dr. Zakir Hussain was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1963.
· He later became the third President of India, serving from 1967 to 1969.
· Therefore, he received India's highest civilian honor before assuming the highest constitutional office.
· Other presidents who received the Bharat Ratna before becoming president include Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (1954, became President in 1962) and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1997, became President in 2002). 
Information Booster:
· Zakir Hussain was a renowned educationist and served as the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia.
· He also served as the Governor of Bihar from 1957 to 1962 and the Vice President of India from 1962 to 1967 before becoming President.
· His tenure as President (1967-1969) was the shortest among all Indian presidents, as he died in office.
· The Bharat Ratna award, established in 1954, is conferred for exceptional service of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. 
Additional Knowledge: (b) Giani Zail Singh
· Giani Zail Singh served as the seventh President of India from 1982 to 1987.
· He did not receive the Bharat Ratna. 
(c) Dr. V. V. Giri
· Dr. V. V. Giri served as the fourth President of India from 1969 to 1974.
· He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1975, after completing his presidential term. 
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
· Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.
· He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962, after leaving office.