WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who among the following served the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. HD Deva Gowda
  2. VP Singh
  3. Chandra Shekhar
  4. IK Gujral

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandra Shekhar

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Chandra Shekhar. Chandra Shekhar served as the 8th Prime Minister of India from 10 November 1990 to 21 June 1991, lasting around 7 months. Chandra Shekhar holds the record for the shortest tenure as Prime Minister of India.