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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

What was the position of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy in the Lok Sabha when he was chosen as the official candidate of Congress for the 1969 Presidential elections?

Options:

Leader of the opposition.

President Of Congress.

Vice President of India.

Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Correct Answer:

Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

The ‘syndicate’ managed to nominate Indira Gandhi's long-time opponent and then speaker of the Lok Sabha, N. Sanjeeva Reddy, as the official Congress candidate for the ensuing Presidential elections.

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