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Political Unification and the Role of the First General Election in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the political unification of India and the significance of the first general election held in the country.
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Which year did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. 1947

  2. 1948

  3. 1949

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

Which political party won the first general election in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Communist Party of India

  4. Janata Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress won the first general election in India, held in 1951-52.

When was the first general election in India held?

  1. 1951

  2. 1952

  3. 1953

  4. 1954


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The first general election in India was held in two phases, from October 25, 1951 to February 21, 1952.

How many seats did the Indian National Congress win in the first general election?

  1. 364

  2. 375

  3. 386

  4. 397


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress won 364 seats in the first general election.

Which state had the highest voter turnout in the first general election?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh had the highest voter turnout in the first general election, with 61.6% of eligible voters casting their ballots.

What was the primary objective of the first general election in India?

  1. To elect the President of India

  2. To elect the Prime Minister of India

  3. To elect members of the Lok Sabha

  4. To elect members of the Rajya Sabha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary objective of the first general election in India was to elect members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

How many constituencies were there in India during the first general election?

  1. 489

  2. 491

  3. 493

  4. 495


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There were 489 constituencies in India during the first general election.

Which state had the lowest voter turnout in the first general election?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Sikkim

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sikkim had the lowest voter turnout in the first general election, with only 12.7% of eligible voters casting their ballots.

What was the voter turnout in the first general election in India?

  1. 45.7%

  2. 51.2%

  3. 56.9%

  4. 62.8%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The voter turnout in the first general election in India was 45.7%.

Which political party won the second general election in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Communist Party of India

  4. Janata Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress won the second general election in India, held in 1957.

How many seats did the Indian National Congress win in the second general election?

  1. 371

  2. 382

  3. 393

  4. 404


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress won 371 seats in the second general election.

Which state had the highest voter turnout in the second general election?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh had the highest voter turnout in the second general election, with 63.2% of eligible voters casting their ballots.

Which state had the lowest voter turnout in the second general election?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Sikkim

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sikkim had the lowest voter turnout in the second general election, with only 14.9% of eligible voters casting their ballots.

What was the voter turnout in the second general election in India?

  1. 47.8%

  2. 53.5%

  3. 59.2%

  4. 64.9%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The voter turnout in the second general election in India was 53.5%.

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