Question

Who became the Prime Minister of India after becoming the Deputy Prime Minister?

• A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• B. Morarji Desai
• C. Nehru
• D. Rajeev Gandhi

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Morarji Desai

Morarji Desai (1977 - 1979):

• The Prime Minister celebrated his birthday once in four years (February 29).
• Born on February 29, 1896 in Badeli, Balsar District, Gujarat. 
• First Prime Minister born outside Uttar Pradesh. 
• First Prime Minister to be buried outside Uttar Pradesh. 
• India's first non-Congress Prime Minister.
• First person to become Prime Minister after serving as Chief Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
• First person to become Prime Minister after becoming Deputy Prime Minister.