Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

How many members were elected to the Lok Sabha in the First General Election of independent India?

Options:

456

489

502

542

Correct Answer:

489

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 489

In the First General Election of independent India (1951–52), a total of 489 seats in the Lok Sabha were contested. The Congress party won 364 of the 489 seats in the first Lok Sabha and finished way ahead of any other challenger.