Question

    Which Indian Prime Minister was the first to lead a

    coalition government at the national level?
    A Chandra Shekhar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B V P Singh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Atal Bihari Vajpayee Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chaudhary Charan Singh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Chandra Shekhar made history as the first Prime Minister of India to head a coalition government at the central level. His brief tenure from 10th November 1990 to 21st June 1991 was marked by his reputation as a "Young Turk" and his critical role in preventing India from defaulting on sovereign repayments.

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