Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

Who coined the famous slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'.

Options:

Lal Bahadur Sashtri

Jawaharlal Nehru

Khan Abdul Gaffar

Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer:

Lal Bahadur Sashtri

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) - Lal Bahadur Sashtri

Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India, coined the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" during the Indo-Pak War of 1965.

Lal Bahadur Shastri held the position of India's Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During this relatively brief period, the nation confronted two significant and pressing challenges. The aftermath of the conflict with China and its economic implications persisted, while the combination of failed monsoons, drought, and an acute food crisis posed a grave dilemma. Additionally, as previously explored, India engaged in a war with Pakistan in 1965. Symbolizing the nation's determination to address these adversities, Shastri's renowned slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' became a beacon of resolve.