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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 28

SSC GD Constable (English) - 7 Feb 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q28

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In which of the following years did the first elected Parliament come into existence?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e. 1952

India's Constitution went into effect on January 26, 1950.

  • The first elected Parliament was established in April 1952, and the first general elections under the new Constitution were held in 1951–1952.
  • Following India's first general election on April 17, 1952, the First Lok Sabha was established.
  • The 1st Lok Sabha was dissolved on April 4, 1957, having served its whole five-year term.
  • On May 13, 1952, the First Session of this Lok Sabha convened.
  • There were 489 Lok Sabha seats in all, and 17.3 crore people were entitled to vote.