Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

Who was the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979?

Options:

Jagjivan Ram

Morarji Desai

J.B. Kripalani

Jayaprakash Narayan

Correct Answer:

Morarji Desai

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Morarji Desai

Morarji Desai was the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979.

Morarji Desai (1896-1995): Freedom fighter; a Gandhian leader; Proponenet of Khadi, naturopathy and prohibition; Chief Minister of Bombay State; Deputy Prime Minister (1967- 1969); joined Congress (O) after the split in the party; Prime Minister from 1977 to 1979—first Prime Minister belonging to a non-Congress party.