Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Who was the 12th Prime Minister of India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Deve Gowda

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Deve Gowda”.
The 12th Prime Minister of India was Deve Gowda.

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