Who among the following replaced Morarji Desai as the Prime Minister of India in 1979 ........

General Studies (CGL) Indian Polity

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Who among the following replaced Morarji Desai as the Prime Minister of India in 1979?

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Chandrasekhar

Jagjivan Ram

Charan Singh

Devi Lal

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Explanation:

- Option 1, Chandrasekhar: A prominent Indian politician, but he did not immediately succeed Morarji Desai as Prime Minister. He later served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1991.

- Option 2, Jagjivan Ram: A significant political leader and member of the Janata Party, but he did not replace Morarji Desai. His bid for Prime Minister was unsuccessful.

- Option 3, Charan Singh: He succeeded Morarji Desai as the Prime Minister of India in 1979. Charan Singh led a coalition government but served for a short period from July 1979 to January 1980.

- Option 4, Devi Lal: Known for his role in Indian politics, particularly as a farmer leader, but he never became Prime Minister.