Which Prime Minister of India has the Shortest Serving Tenure? Quick GK Quiz on Indian PMs

Since the Independence of India in 1947, the country has witnessed some amazing leaders. From the first Prime Minister till today, each one of them has made some impact in this country's history. If you are appearing for any competitive exams or simply love learning something new, this GK Quiz on Prime Ministers of India will help you sharpen your knowledge base and leave you amazed with some facts you might not have known. 

GK Quiz on Prime Ministers of India

1. Who was the first Prime Minister of India? 

Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru 

Explanation: The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya mentions: “Pandit Nehru served as Prime Minister for 17 years from 1947 to 1964. He is regarded as one of the founders of modern India as he helped usher the country into the age of industrial and technological development. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Children’s Day across India.”

2. Who was the shortest serving Prime Minister of India? 

Answer: Gulzarilal Nanda 

Explanation: He was appointed to serve as the interim PM for 13 days twice, first in 1964 and second term in 1966. The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya mentions: “Shri Gulzarilal Nanda was the second Prime Minister of India and he served the nation for two brief terms.”

3. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India? 

Answer: Indira Gandhi 

Explanation: The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya mentions: “Smt. Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India and served the nation for two terms.”

4. Which PM coined the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan"? 

Answer: Lal Bahadur Shastri 

Explanation: The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya mentions: “Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri was the third Prime Minister of India. As Prime Minister, he promoted the White and Green Revolutions and coined the popular slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’.” 

5. Who was the first Prime Minister of India from a non-Congress party? 

Answer: Morarji Desai 

Explanation: Morarji Desai became the Prime Minister of India after the Janata Party won the elections in 1977. This win ended Congress’ long run. 

6. Which Prime Minister introduced the economic liberalisation policy in 1991? 

Answer: P.V. Narasimha Rao 

Explanation: The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya mentions: “During his tenure, he carried out economic reforms in the form of liberalisation and globalisation.” 

7. Who was India’s Prime Minister during the Kargil War? 

Answer: Atal Bihari Vajpayee 

Explanation: The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya mentions: “Operation Vijay, commonly known as the Kargil War, was fought against Pakistan and won during his tenure as Prime Minister.” 

8 . How many times has Narendra Modi been elected as Prime Minister? 

Answer: Three times 

Explanation: Modi has become the PM in 2014, 2019 and again in 2024 making him one of the longest-serving PMs in Indian history

9. Who was the youngest person to ever become Prime Minister of India? 

Answer: Rajiv Gandhi 

Explanation: The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya mentions: “Shri Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest Prime Minister of India and served for a single term from 1984 to 1989."

10. Which Article of the Indian Constitution talks about the Prime Minister? 

Answer: Article 75 

Explanation: It mentions that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President and the other Ministers are appointed as per the advice of the PM. The Constitution of India website mentions: “The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen per cent. of the total number of members of the House of the People.”

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