The first general elections was held in India between:

The correct option is 1952-1953.

Here is a step-by-step explanation of the timeline and context:
1. Election Timeline: India's first general elections commenced in October 1951, but the majority of the polling, counting, and declaration of results across the country took place in the early months of 1952.
2. Formation of the Government: Once the election process was completed, the first democratically elected Lok Sabha (House of the People) was formally constituted on April 17, 1952.
3. First Parliamentary Session: The newly formed Parliament met for its first session on May 13, 1952. This marked the functional beginning of the first elected democratic government of India, spanning the 1952–1953 legislative period.