Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

"One could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress-ruled State", the results of which general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures are being referred to here?

Options:

Second general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Third general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Fourth general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Fifth general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Correct Answer:

Fourth general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Explanation:

Fourth general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies were held in February 1967.

"One could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress-ruled State" became a popular saying after the result of the fourth general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.