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The Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty: A Legacy of Leadership

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty, a prominent political family in India. The dynasty has produced three Prime Ministers of India and has played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape.
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India from the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress. He served as Prime Minister from 1947 to 1964.

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

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India. She served two terms, from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty was assassinated while serving as Prime Minister?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her own bodyguards in 1984. Her assassination led to widespread protests and riots across India.

Who succeeded Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister after her assassination?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi's son, succeeded her as Prime Minister after her assassination in 1984.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty served as Prime Minister after Rajiv Gandhi?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sonia Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi's wife, served as Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.

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

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sonia Gandhi is the current President of the Indian National Congress. She has held this position since 1998.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is married to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Robert Vadra is married to Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the daughter of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is the son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Rehan Vadra is the son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is the daughter of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Miraya Vadra is the daughter of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Robert Vadra.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is the current Chief Minister of Rajasthan?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Ashok Gehlot is the current Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He is a member of the Indian National Congress.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Bhupesh Baghel is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He is a member of the Indian National Congress.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is the current Chief Minister of Punjab?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Charanjit Singh Channi is the current Chief Minister of Punjab. He is a member of the Indian National Congress.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is the current Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Jai Ram Thakur is the current Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Which member of the Nehru-Gandhi Dynasty is the current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Sonia Gandhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Pushkar Singh Dhami is the current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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