The First elected Parliament of independent India came into existence in -

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1952

First Elected Parliament of Independent India

• The first elected Parliament of independent India came into existence in 1952 after the first general elections held in 1951-1952.
• The elections were conducted under the Indian Constitution, which had come into effect in 1950.
• The Lok Sabha (House of the People) was constituted with 501 members initially.
• The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) was formed in 1952 as well, with members appointed by the President and nominated by state legislatures.

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General Elections of 1951-1952

• The first general elections were held from October 25, 1951, to February 21, 1952.
• It was the first major election after India gained independence in 1947.
• The elections were conducted in a single phase for most parts of India, with the Indian National Congress (INC) emerging as the dominant party, led by Jawaharlal Nehru.