Prime Minister — Set 6
Indian Polity · प्रधानमंत्री · Questions 51–60 of 60
Which Prime Minister launched the 'Golden Quadrilateral' highway project?
Correct Answer: B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee launched the 'Golden Quadrilateral' project. It is a highway network connecting the four major metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. It was a major infrastructure initiative of his tenure.
Who was the first Prime Minister to lose his own seat in a General Election?
Correct Answer: D. Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi was the first Prime Minister to lose her own seat in the 1977 General Election. She was defeated in the Rae Bareli constituency by Raj Narain. This election followed the end of the Emergency.
Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He served alongside Jawaharlal Nehru from 1947 to 1950. He also held the Home Ministry and is known for integrating princely states.
The term 'Kitchen Cabinet' refers to?
Correct Answer: A. An informal circle of influential advisors to the PM
The 'Kitchen Cabinet' refers to an informal circle of influential advisors to the Prime Minister. It may include family members, friends, or trusted officials, not necessarily ministers. It is an extra-constitutional body that can wield significant power.
Who was the Prime Minister when the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (Panchayati Raj and Municipalities) were passed?
Correct Answer: B. P.V. Narasimha Rao
P.V. Narasimha Rao was the Prime Minister when the historic 73rd and 74th Amendments were passed in 1992. These amendments granted constitutional status to local self-governments. They are a major legacy of his administration.
Who was the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full five-year term?
Correct Answer: A. Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi became the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full five-year term with a single-party majority (2014-2019). While Atal Bihari Vajpayee also completed a full term (1999-2004), he led a coalition government. Modi's tenure marked a significant shift in Indian electoral politics.
Which Prime Minister had the distinction of serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh before becoming Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: C. V.P. Singh
V.P. Singh served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1980 to 1982 before going on to become the 7th Prime Minister of India from 1989 to 1990. He led the Janata Dal government and is notably known for implementing the Mandal Commission report, which recommended 27% reservations for Other Backward Classes in government jobs and central services. Chandra Shekhar and Inder Kumar Gujral did not serve as Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh before their tenures as PM.
Who is known as the 'Architect of Modern India'?
Correct Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru is widely known as the 'Architect of Modern India'. As the first Prime Minister, he established the foundations of democracy, secularism, and industrialization. His vision shaped the country's early developmental path.
Which Prime Minister served the shortest term in office?
Correct Answer: B. Charan Singh
Charan Singh served as PM for the shortest full term — he was PM from 28 July to 14 January 1980 (about 170 days) and never faced Parliament as PM. Gulzarilal Nanda served as acting PM twice for 13 days each, but those were caretaker tenures.
The Prime Minister is appointed by?
Correct Answer: A. President
Under Article 75, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President. By convention, the President appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in Lok Sabha. The PM need not be a member of Lok Sabha — they can be from Rajya Sabha.