The results of which of the following general elections was considered as a 'Political Earthquake' by political observers?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1967
Many contemporary political observers described the results of the 1967 elections as a ‘political earthquake’: the Congress got its lowest tally of seats and votes since 1952, and half the ministers in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet were defeated.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | 30-05 S1 | – | 22-05 S2* | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “Electoral verdict … Many contemporary political observers described the election results 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.” |