Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

The results of which of the following general elections was considered as a 'Political Earthquake' by political observers?

Options:

1951

1967

1977

1984

Correct Answer:

1967

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 1967

"Many contemporary political observers described the election results of 1967 as a ‘political earthquake’. The Congress did manage to get a majority in the Lok Sabha, but with its lowest tally of seats and share of votes since 1952. Half the ministers in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet were defeated. The political stalwarts who lost in their constituencies included Kamaraj in Tamil Nadu, S.K. Patil in Maharashtra, Atulya Ghosh in West Bengal and K. B. Sahay in Bihar.".