Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Who became the Prime Minister of India in 1984 after Indira Gandhi's assassination?

Options:

Morarji Desai

Rajiv Gandhi

P.V. Narsimha Rao

V.P. Singh

Correct Answer:

Rajiv Gandhi

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Rajiv Gandhi

Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India in 1984 after Indira Gandhi's assassination in October 1984.

After coming to power following the election in 1984, the new Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi initiated a dialogue with moderate Akali leaders. In July 1985, he reached an agreement with Harchand Singh Longowal, then the President of the Akali Dal.

Morarji Desai served as Prime Minister before Indira Gandhi's second term. He was in office from 1977 to 1979 as the first Prime Minister from the Janata Party, following the Emergency period.

P.V. Narasimha Rao became Prime Minister after Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. He served from 1991 to 1996.

V.P. Singh became Prime Minister after Rajiv Gandhi, serving from 1989 to 1990.