Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Answer the questions based on the following image:

Who among the following was the first Prime Minister belonging to a non-Congress party?

Options:

Chaudhary Charan Singh

Devi Lal

P. V Narasimha Rao

Morarji Desai

Correct Answer:

Morarji Desai

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Morarji Desai

Morarji Desai (1896-1995): Freedom fighter; a Gandhian leader; Proponent of Khadi, naturopathy and prohibition; Chief Minister of Bombay State; Deputy Prime Minister (1967- 1969); joined Congress (O) after the split in the party; Prime Minister from 1977 to 1979—first Prime Minister belonging to a non-Congress party.