Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Which of the following statements are incorrect about Lok Sabha Elections, 1977?
a) The Elections were held in January 1977.
b) For the first time since Independence, The Congress party was defeated in the Lok Sabha elections.
c) Janata Party won the elections & Morarji Desai became the Prime Minister.
d) Indira Gandhi herself was defeated from Amethi and her son Sanjay Gandhi from Rae Bareli.

Options:

a and b

c and d

a and d

b and c

Correct Answer:

a and d

Explanation:

The Elections were held in 'March' 1977, not January.

Indira Gandhi herself was defeated from Rae Bareli and her son Sanjay Gandhi from Amethi.