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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