Who was the deputy Prime Minister between 1967-1969 in India? |
Jag Jeevan Ram Morarji Desai J.B. Kripalani Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
Morarji Desai |
The correct answer is Option (2) - Morarji Desai Morarji Desai (1896-1995) was a prominent figure in the Indian freedom struggle, known for his dedication to Gandhian principles. He was a strong advocate of Khadi, naturopathy, and prohibition. Morarji Desai served as the Chief Minister of Bombay State and later as Deputy Prime Minister from 1967 to 1969. Notably, he made history by becoming the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979, marking the first time a non-Congress party member held this position. |