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When did Chandra Shekhar become Prime Minister?

  • 1995

  • 1989

  • 1990

  • 1992

Answer

Chandra Shekhar became Prime Minister in 1990, succeeding V. P. Singh. His tenure was marked by several challenges, including the Mandal Commission controversy, the Gulf War, and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi. Despite these challenges, Shekhar's government managed to remain in power for nearly a year before losing a vote of confidence in Parliament.
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