In which year was the Congress facing the electorate for the first time without Nehru?

1967

The correct answer is Option (2) → 1967

Jawaharlal Nehru passed away on May 27, 1964. The general elections held in India before his death were in 1952, 1957, and 1962. Therefore, the first general election in which the Congress was facing the electorate without Nehru as its leader was the one that took place after his death. The next general election after 1962 was held in 1967. In this election, Indira Gandhi led the Congress party. This marked a significant turning point in Indian politics as it was the first time the Congress was contested without the towering figure of Nehru at its helm.