Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period?
- ADr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- BVarahagiri Venkatagiri
- CGiani Zail SinghCorrect
- DDr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
Explanation
Giani Zail Singh is the correct answer because he served as the Secretary General of the Non Aligned Movement from 1983 to 1986. This occurred because India hosted the 7th NAM Summit in New Delhi in 1983. Traditionally, the head of state of the host country assumed the role of Secretary General. Since Giani Zail Singh was the President of India at that time, he held the position until the next summit in 1986. The other Presidents listed did not hold this specific international office during their terms.
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