Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who has the shortest tenure as Prime Minister of India?

  1. Inder Kumar Gujral

  2. Chandra Shekhar

  3. Gulzarilal Nanda

  4. Charan Singh
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Explanation

Gulzarilal Nanda served as Prime Minister for two extremely short periods: 13 days in 1966 after Shastri's death, and 13 days in 1977 after the emergency. This makes his tenure the shortest among Indian Prime Ministers. Chandra Shekhar served about 7 months, and others served longer.

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