UPSC Prelims 2007·GS1·history·modern history

Consider the following statements: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru was in his fourth term as the Prime Minister of India at the time of his death. 2. Jawaharlal Nehru represented Rae Bareilly constituency as a Member of Parliament. 3. The first non-Congress Prime Minister of India assumed the Office in the year 1977. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A1 and 2
  2. B3 only
  3. C1 only
  4. D1 and 3Correct

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Jawaharlal Nehru served as Prime Minister from August 1947 until his death in May 1964. He led the Congress party to victory in the first three general elections (1952, 1957, 1962). He was in his fourth term (1962-1964) when he passed away. Statement 2 is incorrect. Jawaharlal Nehru represented the Phulpur constituency (in Uttar Pradesh) as a Member of Parliament. Rae Bareilly was later represented by his daughter, Indira Gandhi. Statement 3 is correct. The first non-Congress Prime Minister of India was Morarji Desai, who assumed office in March 1977 following the victory of the Janata Party in the general elections held after the Emergency. Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct, making option D the right answer.
history: Consider the following statements: 1. Jawaharlal Nehru was in his fourth term as the Prime Minister of India at the time

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