Who was elected the first President of the country after independence on 26 January 1950?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Rajendra Prasad

Explanation:

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the first President of India after independence, and he took office on 26th January 1950, the day the Constitution of India came into effect. He remains the longest-serving President of India, holding the office from 1950 to 1962.

Information Booster:

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the only President of India to have been elected twice consecutively.

• He played an essential role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

• His leadership was instrumental in shaping the early years of independent India.

• He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1962.

• Rajendra Prasad worked towards the consolidation of the newly independent nation and strengthening democratic institutions.

Additional Information:

• Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer: A notable figure, he was part of the Constituent Assembly but did not become the President of India.

• B.R. Ambedkar:Though instrumental in drafting the Indian Constitution, he did not become the President of India.

• Jawaharlal Nehru:The first Prime Minister of India, not the President.