Haryana CHO -2023
General Knowledge
Easy

Who is serving as the 14th and current Vice-president of India ?

Appeared in: Haryana CHO -2023

Explanation

  • Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar is the correct answer as he is the 14th individual to hold the office of the Vice-President of India.
  • He assumed office on August 11, 2022, succeeding Sh. M. Venkaiah Naidu.
  • This is a question of factual recall related to current Indian political leadership.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: Sh. M. Venkaiah Naidu is the immediate predecessor to the current Vice-President.
  • Option B: Sh. M. Hamid Ansari served as the 12th Vice-President, holding the office before Sh. M. Venkaiah Naidu.
  • Option C: Sh. K.R. Narayanan served as the 10th Vice-President and his term ended in 1997.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Current Affairs: Indian Polity as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • General knowledge, including the political structure of India, is a component of the aptitude section in many nursing and other competitive examinations.
  • Awareness of current national leaders is essential for any informed citizen and professional.
  • What if the question asked for the ex-officio role of the Vice-President? The answer would be the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the key elements of the question: '14th' and 'current' Vice-President of India.
  • This is a factual recall question from the domain of general knowledge or current affairs.
  • Scan the options provided.
  • Recall the current political appointments. Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar is the current Vice-President.
  • Eliminate other options by recalling their tenures. Sh. M. Venkaiah Naidu was the 13th VP, Sh. Hamid Ansari was the 12th, and Sh. K.R. Narayanan was the 10th.
  • Confirm that Sh. Jagdeep Dhankhar is indeed the 14th person to hold the office to satisfy all conditions of the question.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Current Affairs: Indian Polity
  • Stem keywords: 14th, current, Vice-president of India
  • Lead-in keywords: Who is

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