When was the first coalition government formed in India at the Centre?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1977.
The first coalition government at the Centre in India was formed in 1977. This historic event occurred after the general elections following the Emergency period, when the Janata Party, an alliance of various opposition parties, successfully defeated the Indian National Congress. Morarji Desai became the Prime Minister, leading this first non-Congress government at the national level. Although it was short-lived, lasting until 1979, its formation marked a significant shift in India's political landscape, signaling the end of single-party dominance at the Centre.