Counting the Prime Ministers of India by distinct individuals who held office for a significant term (excluding acting PMs for short periods unless they were the only option), I.K. Gujral served as the 12th Prime Minister of India from April 21, 1997, to March 19, 1998.
Who was the 12th Prime Minister of India?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2005 · Topic: The Council of Ministers (Appointment of the Prime Minister)
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- Consider the following statements with reference to the death or resignation of Prime Minister : (i) In the case of resignation, the President may ask the Prime Minister and other Ministers to continue until alternative arrangements are made. (ii) In case of death, till the party in majority in Lok Sabha elects a new leader, the President may appoint a person who is most likely to command majority support in Lok Sabha. (iii) In case of death, the President may also appoint, as an interim measure, the senior most member of the outgoing Council of Ministers as Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? - (5) Question not attempted
- Ǔनिम्निͧलिͨखित में से कौनि से प्रधानिमंत्री अपनिे पदि की शपथ लिेते समय राज्यसभा के सदिस्य निहीं थे ? - (1) इंǑदिरा गाँधी (1966) - (2) एच.डी. दिेविेगौड़ा (1996) - (3) आई.के . गुजरालि (1997) - (4) मनिमोहनि
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