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Q: Chief Justice of India who has the distinction of serving as president and vice president?
  • A. Mohammad Hidayatullah
  • B. P.N. Bhagwati
  • C. H.J. Kania
  • D. Mehar Chand Mahajan
Correct Answer: Option A - Mohammad Hidayatullah was the 11ᵗʰ Chief Justice of India serving from (1968-1970) and the sixth Vice-President of India (1979-1984). He had also served as the acting president of India (July 1969 to 24 August 1969). Harilal J. Kania (1950-1951) was the first Chief Justice of India.
A. Mohammad Hidayatullah was the 11ᵗʰ Chief Justice of India serving from (1968-1970) and the sixth Vice-President of India (1979-1984). He had also served as the acting president of India (July 1969 to 24 August 1969). Harilal J. Kania (1950-1951) was the first Chief Justice of India.

Explanations:

Mohammad Hidayatullah was the 11ᵗʰ Chief Justice of India serving from (1968-1970) and the sixth Vice-President of India (1979-1984). He had also served as the acting president of India (July 1969 to 24 August 1969). Harilal J. Kania (1950-1951) was the first Chief Justice of India.