Who among the following got the ‘Bharat Ratna’ award, before becoming the President of India?

R. Venkatramanan
Dr. Zakir Hussain
V. V. Giri
Dr. Rajendra Prasad

The correct answer is: D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1954.

Dr. Zakir Hussain was the third President of India. He was not awarded the Bharat Ratna before becoming President.

V. V. Giri was the sixth President of India. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1977, after becoming President.

R. Venkataraman was the ninth President of India. He was not awarded the Bharat Ratna before becoming President.