Question

Which of these statements about the 1967 elections is/are correct?

1. Congress won the Lok Sabha elections but lost the Assembly elections in many states.
2. Congress lost both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
3. Congress lost the majority in the Lok Sabha but formed a coalition government with the support of some other parties.
4. Congress retained power at the Centre with an increased majority.

विकल्प

• ii & iii

• i & iii

• i, ii & iv

• iii & iv

Answer 1

i & iii

Explanation:

1. In many states, the Congress won the Lok Sabha elections but lost the Assembly elections.
2. Although the Congress lost its majority in the Lok Sabha, it was able to create a coalition government with the help of other parties.