Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

What was the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections held in 2009?

Options:

The NDA led by BJP won.

The UPA led by Congress emerged victorious.

A coalition government with regional parties was formed.

No single party gained a majority.

Correct Answer:

The UPA led by Congress emerged victorious.

Explanation:

Lok Sabha elections were conducted in 2009, resulting in victory for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by the Congress. In the subsequent elections of 2014 and 2019, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured triumph.