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Q: The first general election of Lok Sabha was held in the year:
  • A. 1951-1952
  • B. 1949-1950
  • C. 1957-1958
  • D. 1953-1954
Correct Answer: Option A - General elections were held in India between 25 October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. They were the first elections to the Lok Sabha after Independence in August 1947. It was conducted under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, which was adopted on 26 November, 1949. The Indian National Congress (INC) won a landslide victory, winning 364 of the 489 seats, and Jawaharlal Nehru elected as the Prime Minister of India.
A. General elections were held in India between 25 October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. They were the first elections to the Lok Sabha after Independence in August 1947. It was conducted under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, which was adopted on 26 November, 1949. The Indian National Congress (INC) won a landslide victory, winning 364 of the 489 seats, and Jawaharlal Nehru elected as the Prime Minister of India.

Explanations:

General elections were held in India between 25 October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. They were the first elections to the Lok Sabha after Independence in August 1947. It was conducted under the provisions of the Indian Constitution, which was adopted on 26 November, 1949. The Indian National Congress (INC) won a landslide victory, winning 364 of the 489 seats, and Jawaharlal Nehru elected as the Prime Minister of India.