Question : What was a major challenge faced by Lal Bahadur Shastri during his tenure as Prime Minister?
Option 1: Economic recession
Option 2: Communal riots
Option 3: Food shortage
Option 4: Nuclear arms race
Correct Answer: Food shortage
Solution : A major challenge faced by Lal Bahadur Shastri during his tenure was a severe food shortage, which led to the need for food imports and the promotion of the Green Revolution to increase agricultural productivity.