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Question 1: In 1966 what unexpected event occurred in Indian politics?

A
India became a republic
B
The Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru died in office
C
Indira Gandhi was assassinated while in office as Prime Minister
D
Indira Gandhi was elected Prime Minister, the first woman in the office