Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

The Second General Election was held in which year?

Options:

1952

1954

1957

1962

Correct Answer:

1957

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) - 1957

The Second General Election was held in 1957 in India.

In the Second general Election (1957) Indian National Congress maintained its dominance by winning 371 of 489 seats of Lok Sabha. Opposition parties like the Socialist Party and CPI contested but were behind the Congress.

The first general election was held in 1952 and the third in 1962.