67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2022
Who was the candidate of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in 15th Presidential Election in India?
aYashwant Sinha
bShatrughan Sinha
cDroupadi Murmu
dShankar Agarwal
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
In 2022, India’s presidential election was not the 15th, but the 16th. In this election, Jharkhand’s former Governor Droupadi Murmu was the official candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), while former Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha was the candidate supported by the opposition parties (United Opposition). Droupadi Murmu was ultimately elected President.
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