The correct answer is: A. Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain was the President of India when the first President’s Rule was proclaimed in Himachal Pradesh. He was the third President of India, in office from 13 May 1967 to 3 May 1969. He was a scholar, educationist, and politician who served as the Governor of Bihar from 1957 to 1962 and as the Vice President of India from 1962 to 1967.
The first President’s Rule was proclaimed in Himachal Pradesh on 25 December 1963. The reason for the imposition of President’s Rule was the breakdown of the constitutional machinery in the state. The state government had been facing a number of problems, including political instability, law and order problems, and economic problems. The imposition of President’s Rule led to the dissolution of the state assembly and the appointment of a Governor’s rule.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was the President of India from 25 July 1977 to 25 July 1982.
- Basappa Danappa Jatti was the acting President of India from 20 July 1977 to 25 July 1977.
- Giani Zail Singh was the President of India from 25 July 1982 to 25 July 1987.