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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Rajiv Gandhi
(d) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Ans: (a)
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He served as Prime Minister from 1947 to 1964.

Q2: Which Prime Minister is known for initiating economic reforms in India in the 1990s?
(a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(b) Manmohan Singh
(c) Morarji Desai
(d) Charan Singh

Ans: (b)
Explanation: Manmohan Singh, as the Finance Minister in 1991, initiated economic reforms that helped liberalize the Indian economy and promote growth.

Q3: Who served as the Prime Minister of India during the 1971 Indo-Pak War?
(a) Indira Gandhi
(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(d) Rajiv Gandhi

Ans: (c)
Explanation: Lal Bahadur Shastri was the Prime Minister of India during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He gave the famous slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan."

Q4: Which Prime Minister of India was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, posthumously?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(d) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Ans: (c)
Explanation: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015, posthumously, in recognition of his significant contributions to the nation.

Q5: Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
(a) Sushma Swaraj
(b) Pratibha Patil
(c) Sonia Gandhi
(d) Indira Gandhi

Ans: (d)
Explanation: Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India. She served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and later from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.

Section B: Short Questions

Q1: Name any three Prime Ministers of India who were from the Indian National Congress party.

Ans: As of my last update in September 2021, three Prime Ministers of India who were from the Indian National Congress party are:

• Jawaharlal Nehru: He was the first Prime Minister of India and served from 1947 to 1964.
• Indira Gandhi: She was the first female Prime Minister of India and served from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.
• Rajiv Gandhi: He was the son of Indira Gandhi and served as the Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989.

Q2: Which Prime Minister was in power during India's independence in 1947?

Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister of India when the country gained independence on August 15, 1947.

Q3: Who was the first Prime Minister to complete a full five-year term in office?

Ans: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first Prime Minister to complete a full five-year term in office from 1999 to 2004.

Q4: Name the Prime Minister who ordered the nuclear tests in Pokhran in 1998.

Ans: Atal Bihari Vajpayee ordered the nuclear tests in Pokhran, Rajasthan, in May 1998, making India a nuclear weapons state.

Q5: Which Prime Minister is known for introducing the Green Revolution in India?

Ans: Lal Bahadur Shastri is known for introducing the Green Revolution in India, which aimed to increase agricultural productivity through modern techniques and technologies.

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The tenure of a Prime Minister in India can last for a maximum of ______ years.

Ans: five
Explanation: The Prime Minister of India can hold office for a maximum of five years, as per the Constitution.

Q2: ________ was the first Prime Minister to be assassinated in office.

Ans: Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Indira Gandhi was the first Prime Minister to be assassinated in office. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984.

Q3: The term "coalition government" refers to a government formed by the alliance of multiple __________.

Ans: parties
Explanation: A coalition government is formed when multiple political parties come together to have a combined representation in the government.

Q4: The official residence of the Prime Minister of India is known as ____________.

Ans: 7, Lok Kalyan Marg
Explanation: The official residence of the Prime Minister of India is known as 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, previously known as 7, Race Course Road.

Q5: The Prime Minister of India is the head of the ____________ branch of the government.

Ans: executive
Explanation: The Prime Minister of India is the head of the executive branch of the government, responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.

Section D: True or False

Q1: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first Prime Minister of India from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Ans: True
Explanation: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first Prime Minister of India from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Q2: The Prime Minister of India holds the most powerful position in the country's political hierarchy.

Ans: False
Explanation: The President of India holds the most powerful position in the country's political hierarchy, as per the Indian Constitution.

Q3: Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest Prime Minister of India.

Ans: True
Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India at the age of 40, making him the youngest person to hold that office.

Q4: Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister for three consecutive terms.

Ans: False
Explanation: Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India for two consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2014.

Q5: The Prime Minister of India can be removed from office only through a vote of no-confidence in the Parliament.

Ans: False
Explanation: The Prime Minister of India can be removed from office by either a vote of no-confidence in the Parliament or by resigning voluntarily.

Section E: Match the Column

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