What positions did Chaudhary Charan Singh hold during his tenure in the Janata Party government?
1) Prime Minister and Finance Minister
2) Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister
3) Defense Minister and Foreign Minister
4) Chief Minister and Governor

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

2

Answer: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister
During his tenure in the Janata Party government, Chaudhary Charan Singh held the positions of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.

Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902-1987) was a prominent figure in Indian politics. He served as the Prime Minister of India from July 1979 to January 1980. He had a notable history as a freedom fighter and was actively involved in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Charan Singh was a strong advocate for rural and agricultural development.

In his political journey, he started in the Congress party but later left it and founded the Bharatiya Kranti Dal in 1967. He held the position of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh twice. He played a significant role in the formation of the Janata Party in 1977 and served as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister from 1977 to 1979. Charan Singh was also the founder of the Lok Dal, a political party with a focus on rural issues and the welfare of farmers.