When was the first election held in India?
When was the first election held in India?
Answer:
The correct answer is option (b) – 1951-52.
Since India attained Independence in 1947, the first election to Lok Sabha was held from 25th October 1951 to 21st February 1952. Simultaneously, elections were held for state legislatures as well. Indian National Congress won the elections. Indian National Congress won 364 seats.
In this Lok Sabha election, the voter turnout was 45.7%. 489 Lok Sabha seats were contested by 1949 candidates. From the overall population, around 173 million people were registered as eligible voters. All the Indians above the age of 21 years were allowed to vote.
The Election Commission of India conducted the elections. The first election commissioner of India was Sukumar Sen.
Answer:
The correct answer is option (b) – 1951-52.
Since India attained Independence in 1947, the first election to Lok Sabha was held from 25th October 1951 to 21st February 1952. Simultaneously, elections were held for state legislatures as well. Indian National Congress won the elections. Indian National Congress won 364 seats.
In this Lok Sabha election, the voter turnout was 45.7%. 489 Lok Sabha seats were contested by 1949 candidates. From the overall population, around 173 million people were registered as eligible voters. All the Indians above the age of 21 years were allowed to vote.
The Election Commission of India conducted the elections. The first election commissioner of India was Sukumar Sen.
