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.

The number of seats of Congress increased from 155 in 2004 to 206 in 2009.

Both 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

The UPA led by Congress emerged victorious.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: The UPA led by Congress emerged victorious.

Elections for 15th Lok Sabha were held in 2009. Results witnessed a rise in the number of seats (from 145 in 2004 to 206 in 2009) of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Congress led UPA Government. Dr. Manmohan Singh was sworn as Prime Minister for the second term, heading the coalition government of UPA again.