Who among the following was the shortest-serving Prime Minister of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Gulzarilal Nanda.
The shortest-serving Prime Minister of India was Gulzarilal Nanda. He served twice as interim Prime Minister after the deaths of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964 and Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1966. Both his terms were brief, lasting only 13 days each. Nanda was a senior Congress leader known for his work in labor and planning. His interim tenure ended when a new Prime Minister was selected. Despite his short terms, Nanda played a critical role in ensuring stability during periods of political transition in India.