Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Who among the following was the Prime Minister candidate in the National Democratic Alliance led by Bharatiya Janata Party in October 1999?

Options:

P.V. Narasimha Rao

Chandra Shekhar

Atal Behari Vajpayee

Indra Kumar Gujral

Correct Answer:

Atal Behari Vajpayee

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Atal Behari Vajpayee

In the October 1999 general elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) projected Atal Bihari Vajpayee as its Prime Ministerial candidate.