alleryHow long did Vajpayee's first BJP government last in 1996?
A13 days
B13 weeks
C13 months
DOne year
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 13 days
1. The BJP emerged as the single-largest party in May 1996 without a majority.
2. Vajpayee's coalition lasted 13 days in power.
3. A 14-party United Front then formed a government.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Era of coalitions_
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