What is the sequence number of Ms. Pratibha Patil as the President of the Republic of India?

Correct answer: (c) 12th

Explanation

On 19 July 2007, the 13th Presidential election of the Indian Republic was held. On 25 July 2007, Mrs. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil took oath as the 12th President of the country in terms of persons; however, in terms of tenure order, her rank was 14th. Pratibha Patil defeated Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, the candidate of the National Democratic Alliance. She was the first woman President of India. At present, Droupadi Murmu is the President of India.