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The Gandhi-Nehru Dynasty: A Study in Political Dominance

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Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1964.

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty served as Prime Minister for the longest period?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister for a total of 15 years, from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.

Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty was assassinated?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her own bodyguards in 1984.

Who succeeded Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi succeeded his mother, Indira Gandhi, as Prime Minister in 1984.

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty was known as the 'Pilot of India'?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi was known as the 'Pilot of India' due to his interest in aviation and his role in modernizing the Indian Air Force.

Who was the last Prime Minister of India from the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi was the last Prime Minister of India from the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty, serving from 1984 to 1989.

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty is currently the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonia Gandhi is the current President of the Indian National Congress.

Who is the son of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi?

  1. Rahul Gandhi

  2. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  3. Varun Gandhi

  4. Jyotiraditya Scindia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rahul Gandhi is the son of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty is known as the 'General of the Congress'?

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rahul Gandhi is known as the 'General of the Congress' due to his leadership role in the Indian National Congress.

Who is the daughter of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi?

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is the daughter of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty is known as the 'Princess of the Congress'?

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is known as the 'Princess of the Congress' due to her popularity and influence within the Indian National Congress.

Who is the son of Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi?

  1. Sanjay Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Rahul Gandhi

  4. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Gandhi was the son of Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi.

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty was known as the 'Young Turk'?

  1. Sanjay Gandhi

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. Rahul Gandhi

  4. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanjay Gandhi was known as the 'Young Turk' due to his rebellious nature and his role in the Indian National Congress.

Who is the wife of Rahul Gandhi?

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  3. Manmohan Singh

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rahul Gandhi is not married.

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