Which of the following Lok-Sabha did not complete its full five year term?

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  1.  Eighth Lok-Sabha
  2. Thirteenth Lok-Sabha
  3. Second Lok-Sabha
  4. Sixteenth Lok-Sabha

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Option 2 : Thirteenth Lok-Sabha
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Key Points

  • Eighth Lok Sabha (1984–1989)
    • Constituted: 31 December 1984
    • Dissolved: 27 November 1989
    • Tenure: ~4 years 11 months
  • Thirteenth Lok Sabha (1999–2004)
    • Constituted: 10 October 1999
    • Dissolved: 6 February 2004
    • Tenure: ~4 years 4 months
    • Conclusion: Did NOT complete the full term. Elections were called early by the NDA government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
    • Correct Answer: This is the Lok Sabha in the options that ended significantly early. Hence, option 2 is correct.
  • Second Lok Sabha (1957–1962)
    • Constituted: 5 April 1957
    • Dissolved: 31 March 1962
    • Tenure: ~4 years 11 months 26 days
  • Sixteenth Lok Sabha (2014–2019)
    • Constituted: 18 May 2014
    • Dissolved: 25 May 2019
    • Tenure: 5 years
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