​In the 1999 parliamentary elections, a coalition party government of _____ was formed, in which BJP was the largest member of the coalition.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) National Democratic Alliance

Explanation:

In the 1999 parliamentary elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formed the government at the Centre. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was the largest party in the coalition, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the Prime Minister.

• The NDA was formed in 1998 and emerged as a major political coalition led by the BJP.
• In the 1999 elections, the NDA won a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, which allowed it to form a stable government that completed its full term (1999–2004).

Information Booster:

• The 1999 elections were held after the fall of the BJP-led government by one vote in a confidence motion in Parliament.
• This was the first time since 1984 that a government completed a full term of 5 years.
• Key allies in the NDA at that time included Shiv Sena, Janata Dal (United), Telugu Desam Party (TDP), AIADMK, and others.

Additional Knowledge:

• United Progressive Alliance (UPA) – Formed in 2004 and led by the Indian National Congress. It came to power after the NDA lost in the 2004 elections.
• Biju Janata Dal Alliance – BJD is a regional party in Odisha.