Multiple choice general knowledge

India’s first General Election was in the year __ ?

  1. 1948-49

  2. 1949-50

  3. 1950-51

  4. 1951-52
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India's first general elections were conducted from 1951-52, spanning multiple phases. The elections established the first Lok Sabha with 489 seats, resulting in the Indian National Congress winning 364 seats. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister. The Constitution was adopted in 1949, and elections needed to be organized after the Election Commission was set up.

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