No single party secured a clear majority in the Lok Sabha elections during the period 1989 to 2014, and governments were formed at the centre with the support of regional parties. This was an era of _______.

Coalition Governments

The correct answer is Option (1) → Coalition Governments

• From 1989 to 2014, no single party secured an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha elections.

• This led to the rise of coalition governments, where national parties like Congress or BJP formed governments with the support of regional parties.

• Examples include:

  • National Front Government (1989) under V.P. Singh.

  • United Front Governments (1996–98).

  • NDA Governments (1998–2004, 2009–2014) with regional allies.

  • UPA Governments (2004–2014) led by Congress with coalition partners.