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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 150 of 200

Q150
Current Affairs & General KnowledgeNational Events, Governance & Law
The first phase of the 16th Lok Sabha Elections had started from
  1. a.3rd March, 2014
  2. b.5th March, 2014
  3. c.7th April, 2014
  4. d.10th April, 2014

Answer: (C) 7th April, 2014

The 16th Lok Sabha General Elections were conducted in nine phases, with the first phase held on April 7, 2014. The Election Commission of India conducted one of the world's largest democratic exercises, with results declared on May 16, 2014, giving the BJP-led NDA a decisive majority.