Who was India's prime minister during the India–Pakistan war of 1965?
Lal Bahadur Shastri was prime minister from June 1964 to January 1966. The India–Pakistan war of 1965 fell within his term.
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Who was India's prime minister during the India–Pakistan war of 1965?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Lal Bahadur Shastri was prime minister from June 1964 to January 1966. The India–Pakistan war of 1965 fell within his term.
Option feedback
Option A
Lal Bahadur Shastri was prime minister throughout the 1965 war.
Option B
Jawaharlal Nehru's term as prime minister ended in 1964.
Option C
Indira Gandhi's first term as prime minister began in 1966.
Option D
Rajiv Gandhi became prime minister in 1984.
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