SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 13 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

Who among the following replaced Morarji Desai as the Prime Minister of India in 1979?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Charan Singh.

  • Charan Singh became the prime minister in 1979 by replacing the then prime minister Morarji Desai.
  • He served as the 5th Prime Minister of India between 28 July 1979 and 14 January 1980.