Dynastic Politics in the Indian National Congress

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about dynastic politics in the Indian National Congress. Dynastic politics refers to the practice of passing on political power from one generation to another within a family. It has been a significant feature of Indian politics since independence.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a prominent political dynasty in the Indian National Congress?

  1. Nehru-Gandhi family
  2. Patel family
  3. Desai family
  4. Sinha family
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Prime Minister of India from the Nehru-Gandhi family?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Indira Gandhi
  3. Rajiv Gandhi
  4. Sonia Gandhi
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Nehru-Gandhi family?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Indira Gandhi
  3. Rajiv Gandhi
  4. Rahul Gandhi
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first female Prime Minister of India from the Indian National Congress?

  1. Indira Gandhi
  2. Sonia Gandhi
  3. Pratibha Patil
  4. Sheila Dikshit
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Patel family?

  1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  2. Morarji Desai
  3. Chimanbhai Patel
  4. Keshubhai Patel
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Prime Minister of India from the Desai family?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Indira Gandhi
  3. Morarji Desai
  4. Charan Singh
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Sinha family?

  1. Satish Sinha
  2. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  3. Nitish Kumar
  4. Rabri Devi
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Sinha family?

  1. Satish Sinha
  2. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  3. Nitish Kumar
  4. Rabri Devi
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Yadav family?

  1. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  2. Rabri Devi
  3. Tejashwi Yadav
  4. Nitish Kumar
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Yadav family?

  1. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  2. Rabri Devi
  3. Tejashwi Yadav
  4. Nitish Kumar
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Kumar family?

  1. Nitish Kumar
  2. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  3. Rabri Devi
  4. Tejashwi Yadav
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Kumar family?

  1. Nitish Kumar
  2. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  3. Rabri Devi
  4. Tejashwi Yadav
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Devi family?

  1. Rabri Devi
  2. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  3. Tejashwi Yadav
  4. Nitish Kumar
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar from the Devi family?

  1. Rabri Devi
  2. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  3. Tejashwi Yadav
  4. Nitish Kumar
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Yadav family?

  1. Tejashwi Yadav
  2. Lalu Prasad Yadav
  3. Rabri Devi
  4. Nitish Kumar