Question

Given below is a profile of Shankar Dayal Sharma. Write a short bio sketch with the help of the clues given: Date of birth-19th August 1918,Father-Well known Hakim in Bhopal, Qualification- M.A in four subjects. Studied Law in England. Doctorate degree, Activities- Practised Law for a short period. Joined National movement, Achievments- M.L.A,CM,And President

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Shankar Dayal Sharma

Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma was the ninth President of India, serving from 1992 to 1997. Prior to his presidency, Sharma had been the eighth Vice President of India, serving under R. Venkataraman. Wikipedia

Born: 19 August 1918,Bhopal, Bhopal State, British India

               (now in Madhya Pradesh, India)

Died : 26 December 1999 (aged 81), New Delhi, India

Political party: Indian National Congress

Spouse(s): Vimala Sharma

Children: 2 sons, 1 daughter

Schools and University :   University of Lucknow

                                         University of Cambridge

                                         Lincoln's Inn

                                         Harvard University

Profession: Lawyer, Politician