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Congress was defeated in the lok sabha elections of- a)January 1975.
- b)February 1976.
- c)March 1977.
- d)April 1977.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Congress was defeated in the lok sabha elections of
a)
January 1975.
b)
February 1976.
c)
March 1977.
d)
April 1977.
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Arjun Ghoshal answered |
The 1977 Lok Sabha Elections witnessed an entirely different result,i.e., first ever defeat of Congress.
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Mandal Commission was set up for the issue of- a)reservation of other backward classes.
- b)temple conflict.
- c)welfare of women.
- d)child labour.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Mandal Commission was set up for the issue of
a)
reservation of other backward classes.
b)
temple conflict.
c)
welfare of women.
d)
child labour.
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Subhankar Rane answered |
The Mandal Commission in India was established in 1979 by the Janata Party government under the Prime Ministership of Morarji Desai with a mandate to "identify the socially or educationally backward classes". The commission is popularly known as the Mandal Commission, being its chairman as B.P. Mandal.
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follows:
Students’ protests in Gujarat and Bihar, both of which were Congress ruled States, had far reaching impact on the politics of the two States and national politics. In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state. The opposition parties demanded fresh elections to the state legislature. Morarji Desai, a prominent leader of Congress (O), who was the main rival of Indira Gandhi when he was in the Congress, announced that he would go on an indefinite fast if fresh elections were not held in the State. Under intense pressure from students, supported by the opposition political parties, assembly elections were held in Gujarat in June 1975. The Congress was defeated in this election.
Q. Which party did Morarji Desai belong to?
- a)Congress
- b)Janata Dal
- c)Congress (O)
- d)Bharatiya Janata Party
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follows:
Students’ protests in Gujarat and Bihar, both of which were Congress ruled States, had far reaching impact on the politics of the two States and national politics. In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state. The opposition parties demanded fresh elections to the state legislature. Morarji Desai, a prominent leader of Congress (O), who was the main rival of Indira Gandhi when he was in the Congress, announced that he would go on an indefinite fast if fresh elections were not held in the State. Under intense pressure from students, supported by the opposition political parties, assembly elections were held in Gujarat in June 1975. The Congress was defeated in this election.
Q. Which party did Morarji Desai belong to?
a)
Congress
b)
Janata Dal
c)
Congress (O)
d)
Bharatiya Janata Party
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Arun Yadav answered |
Shri Desai was himself selected to the Lok Sabha from the Surat Constituency in Gujarat. He was later unanimously elected as Leader of the Janata Party in Parliament and was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India on March 24, 1977.
The ''state of emergency'' was declared on- a)13th May, 1971.
- b)23rd May, 1972.
- c)25th June, 1975.
- d)11th March, 1975.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The ''state of emergency'' was declared on
a)
13th May, 1971.
b)
23rd May, 1972.
c)
25th June, 1975.
d)
11th March, 1975.
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Deepika Reddy answered |
The correct answer is option 'C', which states that the state of emergency was declared on 25th June, 1975. Let's explore the details behind this answer.
The State of Emergency in India:
The state of emergency refers to a period in which a government grants itself extraordinary powers to maintain law and order, often suspending certain civil liberties. In the case of India, the state of emergency was declared in 1975 due to a political crisis.
The Background:
- Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, declared a state of emergency on 25th June, 1975.
- The political climate leading up to the emergency was tumultuous, marked by widespread protests, strikes, and civil unrest.
- The government faced numerous challenges, including economic instability, rising inflation, and a sharp decline in public confidence.
Reasons for Declaring the State of Emergency:
- One of the primary reasons behind the declaration of the state of emergency was the controversial court ruling against Indira Gandhi. The Allahabad High Court found her guilty of electoral malpractices during the 1971 elections and declared her election to the Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) as void.
- This ruling posed a significant threat to her political career and led to calls for her resignation. Fearing the loss of power, she made the decision to declare a state of emergency.
- Indira Gandhi justified the emergency as necessary to maintain law and order and prevent the destabilization of the nation.
Impact of the State of Emergency:
- The declaration of the state of emergency resulted in the suspension of civil liberties, such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to protest.
- The government arrested and detained numerous political leaders, activists, and journalists who were critical of the regime.
- Censorship was imposed on the media, and newspapers were heavily regulated.
- The state of emergency saw a consolidation of power within the government, with Indira Gandhi and her close associates exercising significant control over decision-making.
- The emergency lasted for a period of 21 months, during which the government implemented various controversial policies and faced widespread criticism both domestically and internationally.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the state of emergency in India was declared on 25th June, 1975, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It was a response to a political crisis triggered by a court ruling against her, which posed a threat to her political career. The emergency resulted in the suspension of civil liberties and the consolidation of power within the government. It lasted for 21 months and was marked by widespread criticism and controversy.
The State of Emergency in India:
The state of emergency refers to a period in which a government grants itself extraordinary powers to maintain law and order, often suspending certain civil liberties. In the case of India, the state of emergency was declared in 1975 due to a political crisis.
The Background:
- Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, declared a state of emergency on 25th June, 1975.
- The political climate leading up to the emergency was tumultuous, marked by widespread protests, strikes, and civil unrest.
- The government faced numerous challenges, including economic instability, rising inflation, and a sharp decline in public confidence.
Reasons for Declaring the State of Emergency:
- One of the primary reasons behind the declaration of the state of emergency was the controversial court ruling against Indira Gandhi. The Allahabad High Court found her guilty of electoral malpractices during the 1971 elections and declared her election to the Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) as void.
- This ruling posed a significant threat to her political career and led to calls for her resignation. Fearing the loss of power, she made the decision to declare a state of emergency.
- Indira Gandhi justified the emergency as necessary to maintain law and order and prevent the destabilization of the nation.
Impact of the State of Emergency:
- The declaration of the state of emergency resulted in the suspension of civil liberties, such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to protest.
- The government arrested and detained numerous political leaders, activists, and journalists who were critical of the regime.
- Censorship was imposed on the media, and newspapers were heavily regulated.
- The state of emergency saw a consolidation of power within the government, with Indira Gandhi and her close associates exercising significant control over decision-making.
- The emergency lasted for a period of 21 months, during which the government implemented various controversial policies and faced widespread criticism both domestically and internationally.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the state of emergency in India was declared on 25th June, 1975, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It was a response to a political crisis triggered by a court ruling against her, which posed a threat to her political career. The emergency resulted in the suspension of civil liberties and the consolidation of power within the government. It lasted for 21 months and was marked by widespread criticism and controversy.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: The government suspended the Freedom of the Press and implemented press censorship during emergency.Reason: Press used its freedom to provoke people to carry out unnecessary protests and demonstrations. Press was against the ruling government.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The government suspended the Freedom of the Press and implemented press censorship during emergency.
Reason: Press used its freedom to provoke people to carry out unnecessary protests and demonstrations. Press was against the ruling government.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Kiran Mehta answered |
The final decision to impose an emergency was proposed by Indira Gandhi, agreed upon by the president of India, and thereafter ratified by the cabinet and the parliament (from July to August 1975), based on the rationale that there were imminent internal and external threats to the Indian state. Censorship on media was a part of emergency. It was not done on the basis of any allegation.
The Prime Minister of India during 1977-79 was- a)Indira Gandhi.
- b)Charan Singh.
- c)Chandra Shekhar.
- d)Morarji Desai
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Prime Minister of India during 1977-79 was
a)
Indira Gandhi.
b)
Charan Singh.
c)
Chandra Shekhar.
d)
Morarji Desai
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Prerna Nair answered |
Morarji Desai was a Freedom fighter and a Gandhian Leader. He was a proponent of Khadi, naturopathy and Prohibition. He also served as the Chief Minister of Bombay State. He joined Congress (O) after the split in the party. He became the Prime Minister from 1977 to 1979—first Prime Minister belonging to a non-Congress party.
After 1977 general elections, which government which came into power?- a)Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
- b)Congress.
- c)Janata Party.
- d)Socialist Party.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
After 1977 general elections, which government which came into power?
a)
Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
b)
Congress.
c)
Janata Party.
d)
Socialist Party.
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Harsh Chawla answered |
Major opposition parties came together on the eve of the elections and formed a new party known as Janata Party. Some leaders of the congress who were opposed to the emergency also joined this new party. After 1977, Janata party came into power. It won 295 seats and enjoyed a clear majority.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: Morarji Desai did not complete full term of Prime Ministership and was succeeded by Chaudhary Charan Singh. K Reason: Due to lack of a common programme and a constant direction, inability to change Congress policies and splits within the party; led to mid-term elections in 1980.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Morarji Desai did not complete full term of Prime Ministership and was succeeded by Chaudhary Charan Singh. K Reason: Due to lack of a common programme and a constant direction, inability to change Congress policies and splits within the party; led to mid-term elections in 1980.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Controversial trials of prominent Congress leaders, including Indira Gandhi over Emergency-era abuses worsened the fortunes of his administration. In 1979, Raj Narain and Charan Singh pulled out of the Janata Party, forcing Desai to resign from office and retire from politics.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: In the elections of 1971, Congress had given the slogan of “Garibi Hatao” (remove poverty).Reason: The social and economic condition in the country did not improve much after 1971-72.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: In the elections of 1971, Congress had given the slogan of “Garibi Hatao” (remove poverty).
Reason: The social and economic condition in the country did not improve much after 1971-72.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Arun Yadav answered |
“Garibi Hatao” slogan was given by congress but it could never been achieved in real sense. Because after that, the economy has gone through rapid downfalls and the condition of the poor never improved.
Who left Congress party and founded Bharatiya Kranti Dal in 1967?- a)Sanjay Gandhi
- b)Jagjivan Ram
- c)Chaudhary Charan Singh
- d)Morarji Desai
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who left Congress party and founded Bharatiya Kranti Dal in 1967?
a)
Sanjay Gandhi
b)
Jagjivan Ram
c)
Chaudhary Charan Singh
d)
Morarji Desai
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Saumya Pillai answered |
Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902-1987) was the Prime Minister of India between July1979 -January 1980. He was a freedom fighter and active in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. He was proponent of rural and agricultural development. He left Congress party and founded Bharatiya Kranti Dal in 1967.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: Upadhyaya identified nationalism, democracy and socialism as three principal ‘isms’ that affected the west.Reason: Among these three ‘isms’ nationalism was the oldest and the strongest.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Upadhyaya identified nationalism, democracy and socialism as three principal ‘isms’ that affected the west.
Reason: Among these three ‘isms’ nationalism was the oldest and the strongest.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya was one of the most eminent philosopher, sociologist, economist and politician. The philosophy presented by him is called ‘Integral Humanism’ which was intended to present an ‘indigenous socio-economic model’ in which human being remains at the centre of development.
The Bihar movement was led by- a)Charu Majumdar.
- b)J. P. Narayan.
- c)Morarji Desai.
- d)C. Natarajan.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Bihar movement was led by
a)
Charu Majumdar.
b)
J. P. Narayan.
c)
Morarji Desai.
d)
C. Natarajan.
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Shruti Joshi answered |
J. P. Narayan led the Bihar movement in 1974, against the corruption in the government.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: According to few of the political parties in India, the emergency was necessary to control the deteriorating condition of the country politics.Reason: The Communist Party of India supported emergency due to international interference by using students as weapons for destroying democracy of the country, such bans on protest to some extent were necessary.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: According to few of the political parties in India, the emergency was necessary to control the deteriorating condition of the country politics.
Reason: The Communist Party of India supported emergency due to international interference by using students as weapons for destroying democracy of the country, such bans on protest to some extent were necessary.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Kiran Mehta answered |
Among the parties who supported emergency was the Communist Party of India. According to Communist party, there was a conspiracy to defame Indian democracy by using innocent students, making them protest and create a trouble to a democratic governance.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: Lohia’s dynamic and uninhibited approach to various problems distinguished him from other political leaders.Reason: Lohia’s ideology was largely copied by the communist party of China. He had nothing original of himself.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Lohia’s dynamic and uninhibited approach to various problems distinguished him from other political leaders.
Reason: Lohia’s ideology was largely copied by the communist party of China. He had nothing original of himself.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Jyoti Das answered |
Assertion: Lohia’s dynamic and uninhibited approach to various problems distinguished him from other political leaders.
Reason: Lohia’s ideology was largely copied by the communist party of China. He had nothing original of himself.
The correct answer is option 'C' - (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation:
Assertion analysis:
- The assertion states that Lohia's dynamic and uninhibited approach to various problems distinguished him from other political leaders.
- This implies that Lohia had a unique approach and stood out among his contemporaries.
- Therefore, the assertion is true.
Reason analysis:
- The reason states that Lohia's ideology was largely copied by the communist party of China and he had nothing original of himself.
- This implies that Lohia did not have any original ideas and his ideology was not unique.
- However, this reason contradicts the assertion which states that Lohia had a dynamic and uninhibited approach, implying that he did have original ideas.
- Therefore, the reason is false.
Conclusion:
- The assertion is true as Lohia's dynamic and uninhibited approach to various problems distinguished him from other political leaders.
- The reason is false as Lohia did have original ideas and his ideology was not copied by the communist party of China.
- Hence, option 'C' is the correct answer.
Reason: Lohia’s ideology was largely copied by the communist party of China. He had nothing original of himself.
The correct answer is option 'C' - (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation:
Assertion analysis:
- The assertion states that Lohia's dynamic and uninhibited approach to various problems distinguished him from other political leaders.
- This implies that Lohia had a unique approach and stood out among his contemporaries.
- Therefore, the assertion is true.
Reason analysis:
- The reason states that Lohia's ideology was largely copied by the communist party of China and he had nothing original of himself.
- This implies that Lohia did not have any original ideas and his ideology was not unique.
- However, this reason contradicts the assertion which states that Lohia had a dynamic and uninhibited approach, implying that he did have original ideas.
- Therefore, the reason is false.
Conclusion:
- The assertion is true as Lohia's dynamic and uninhibited approach to various problems distinguished him from other political leaders.
- The reason is false as Lohia did have original ideas and his ideology was not copied by the communist party of China.
- Hence, option 'C' is the correct answer.
The Janata Party made which election into a referendum on the Emergency?- a)1977
- b)1980
- c)1971
- d)1984
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Janata Party made which election into a referendum on the Emergency?
a)
1977
b)
1980
c)
1971
d)
1984
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Avi Kapoor answered |
The Janata Party made 1977 election into a referendum on the Emergency. Its campaign was focused on the non-democratic character of the rule and on the various excesses that took place during this period.
The Bihar Movement in 1974 was led by- a)Charu Majumdar.
- b)Jayaprakash Narayan.
- c)Morarji Desai.
- d)C. Natarajan.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Bihar Movement in 1974 was led by
a)
Charu Majumdar.
b)
Jayaprakash Narayan.
c)
Morarji Desai.
d)
C. Natarajan.
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Aniket Banerjee answered |
Bihar Movement was a movement initiated by students in the Indian state of Bihar in 1974 against misrule of and corruption in the government under the Prime Ministership of Indiar Gandhi.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: Fundamental rights of the citizens were suspended till the continuance of National Emergency.Reason: Due to different viewpoints of people about the imposition of Emergency, it is the most debatable and controversial topic of Indian politics.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Fundamental rights of the citizens were suspended till the continuance of National Emergency.
Reason: Due to different viewpoints of people about the imposition of Emergency, it is the most debatable and controversial topic of Indian politics.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
In response to rapidly changing political situation and JP Movement, the Government of India on 25th June, 1975 recommended the imposition of emergency. Freedom of Press and some of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens were suspended. However, there were numerous debates going on in the country in favour and against emergency.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: National Emergency can be declared under the Article 352, whereby the security of India is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.Reason: Denial of Fundamental rights and curtailment of freedom is not acceptable to the people of India.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: National Emergency can be declared under the Article 352, whereby the security of India is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
Reason: Denial of Fundamental rights and curtailment of freedom is not acceptable to the people of India.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Arun Yadav answered |
Indeed Article 352 gives right to the government to declare the emergency in the country. But, there are procedures to be followed. The President decides whether the emergency should be declared in the country or not. During emergency, people’s democratic rights are banned and they may not be in this favour.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows:Normally, it should have been held more than a year earlier. But in the summer of 1975, Indira Gandhi had imposed the Emergency, suspending Indian democracy and making fundamental rights inoperative. During the 19-months nightmare, she had postponed elections not once, but twice. And then, as abruptly and unexpectedly as she had issued the Emergency proclamation, on January 18, 1977, she announced that the Lok Sabha elections would take place in March. For this purpose, she relaxed the rules of the Emergency, lifted press censorship, permitted public meetings and released from jail tens of thousands of members of the political opposition. Some of her inveterate critics believe to this day that she opted for the elections because she believed, or was persuaded by her intelligence agencies to believe, that she would win. Even if this were so-which is doubtful because, for all her faults, she was not so naive-two major and unexpected events immediately after the announcement of the poll must have shattered any illusion.Q. When was the Emergency imposed in India?- a)1974
- b)1975
- c)1980
- d)1979
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows:
Normally, it should have been held more than a year earlier. But in the summer of 1975, Indira Gandhi had imposed the Emergency, suspending Indian democracy and making fundamental rights inoperative. During the 19-months nightmare, she had postponed elections not once, but twice. And then, as abruptly and unexpectedly as she had issued the Emergency proclamation, on January 18, 1977, she announced that the Lok Sabha elections would take place in March. For this purpose, she relaxed the rules of the Emergency, lifted press censorship, permitted public meetings and released from jail tens of thousands of members of the political opposition. Some of her inveterate critics believe to this day that she opted for the elections because she believed, or was persuaded by her intelligence agencies to believe, that she would win. Even if this were so-which is doubtful because, for all her faults, she was not so naive-two major and unexpected events immediately after the announcement of the poll must have shattered any illusion.
Q. When was the Emergency imposed in India?
a)
1974
b)
1975
c)
1980
d)
1979
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Kiran Mehta answered |
On 12 June 1975, Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha of the Allahabad High Court passed a judgment declaring Indira Gandhi’s election to the Lok Sabha invalid. The opposition political parties pressed for Indira Gandhi’s resignation and organised a massive demonstration. The response of the government was to declare a state of emergency. On 25 June 1975, the government declared emergency that there was a threat of internal disturbances.
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows:In 1967 a peasant uprising took place in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal under the leadership of the local cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Beginning from the Naxalbari police station, the peasant movement spread to several states of India and came to be referred broadly as the Naxalite Movement. In 1969, they broke off from the CPI (M) and a new party, Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML), was formed under the leadership of Charu Majumdar. It argued that democracy in India was a sham and decided to adopt a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare in order to lead to a revolution. Currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. Most of these are very backward areas inhabited by Adivasis.Q. How many states are currently affected by the Naxalite Movement?- a)Seven states
- b)Nine states
- c)Eleven states
- d)Ten states
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows:
In 1967 a peasant uprising took place in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal under the leadership of the local cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Beginning from the Naxalbari police station, the peasant movement spread to several states of India and came to be referred broadly as the Naxalite Movement. In 1969, they broke off from the CPI (M) and a new party, Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML), was formed under the leadership of Charu Majumdar. It argued that democracy in India was a sham and decided to adopt a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare in order to lead to a revolution. Currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. Most of these are very backward areas inhabited by Adivasis.
Q. How many states are currently affected by the Naxalite Movement?
a)
Seven states
b)
Nine states
c)
Eleven states
d)
Ten states
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Swara Patel answered |
Number of States Affected by Naxalite Movement:
In the excerpt, it is mentioned that currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. This indicates that the Naxalite Movement is currently active in nine states of India.
Reasoning:
- The Naxalite Movement originated in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal in 1967.
- It spread to several states of India, leading to the formation of the Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML) in 1969 under the leadership of Charu Majumdar.
- The movement adopted a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare to bring about a revolution, believing that democracy in India was a sham.
- As of now, the Naxalite Movement continues to be active in 75 districts across nine states, most of which are underdeveloped areas inhabited by Adivasis.
Therefore, the correct answer is that currently, nine states are affected by the Naxalite Movement.
In the excerpt, it is mentioned that currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. This indicates that the Naxalite Movement is currently active in nine states of India.
Reasoning:
- The Naxalite Movement originated in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal in 1967.
- It spread to several states of India, leading to the formation of the Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML) in 1969 under the leadership of Charu Majumdar.
- The movement adopted a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare to bring about a revolution, believing that democracy in India was a sham.
- As of now, the Naxalite Movement continues to be active in 75 districts across nine states, most of which are underdeveloped areas inhabited by Adivasis.
Therefore, the correct answer is that currently, nine states are affected by the Naxalite Movement.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows:Normally, it should have been held more than a year earlier. But in the summer of 1975, Indira Gandhi had imposed the Emergency, suspending Indian democracy and making fundamental rights inoperative. During the 19-months nightmare, she had postponed elections not once, but twice. And then, as abruptly and unexpectedly as she had issued the Emergency proclamation, on January 18, 1977, she announced that the Lok Sabha elections would take place in March. For this purpose, she relaxed the rules of the Emergency, lifted press censorship, permitted public meetings and released from jail tens of thousands of members of the political opposition. Some of her inveterate critics believe to this day that she opted for the elections because she believed, or was persuaded by her intelligence agencies to believe, that she would win. Even if this were so-which is doubtful because, for all her faults, she was not so naive-two major and unexpected events immediately after the announcement of the poll must have shattered any illusion.Q. Who persuaded Indira Gandhi to believe that she will win 1977 elections?- a)Her party
- b)Exit polls
- c)Her intelligence agencies
- d)Her self-instincts
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follows:
Normally, it should have been held more than a year earlier. But in the summer of 1975, Indira Gandhi had imposed the Emergency, suspending Indian democracy and making fundamental rights inoperative. During the 19-months nightmare, she had postponed elections not once, but twice. And then, as abruptly and unexpectedly as she had issued the Emergency proclamation, on January 18, 1977, she announced that the Lok Sabha elections would take place in March. For this purpose, she relaxed the rules of the Emergency, lifted press censorship, permitted public meetings and released from jail tens of thousands of members of the political opposition. Some of her inveterate critics believe to this day that she opted for the elections because she believed, or was persuaded by her intelligence agencies to believe, that she would win. Even if this were so-which is doubtful because, for all her faults, she was not so naive-two major and unexpected events immediately after the announcement of the poll must have shattered any illusion.
Q. Who persuaded Indira Gandhi to believe that she will win 1977 elections?
a)
Her party
b)
Exit polls
c)
Her intelligence agencies
d)
Her self-instincts
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Arun Yadav answered |
It is commonly believed that Indira Gandhi called for elections because the Intelligence Bureau told her that she would win 330 seats.
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follows:Students’ protests in Gujarat and Bihar, both of which were Congress ruled States, had far reaching impact on the politics of the two States and national politics. In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state. The opposition parties demanded fresh elections to the state legislature. Morarji Desai, a prominent leader of Congress (O), who was the main rival of Indira Gandhi when he was in the Congress, announced that he would go on an indefinite fast if fresh elections were not held in the State. Under intense pressure from students, supported by the opposition political parties, assembly elections were held in Gujarat in June 1975. The Congress was defeated in this election.Q. When did the students start the protest in Gujarat?- a)November 1974
- b)December 1974
- c)January 1974
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follows:
Students’ protests in Gujarat and Bihar, both of which were Congress ruled States, had far reaching impact on the politics of the two States and national politics. In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state. The opposition parties demanded fresh elections to the state legislature. Morarji Desai, a prominent leader of Congress (O), who was the main rival of Indira Gandhi when he was in the Congress, announced that he would go on an indefinite fast if fresh elections were not held in the State. Under intense pressure from students, supported by the opposition political parties, assembly elections were held in Gujarat in June 1975. The Congress was defeated in this election.
Q. When did the students start the protest in Gujarat?
a)
November 1974
b)
December 1974
c)
January 1974
d)
None of the above
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Arun Yadav answered |
On 20 December 1973, students of L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad went on strike in protest against a 20% hike in hostel food fees. The same type of strike also organised on 3 January 1974 at Gujarat University resulted in clashes between police and students which provoked students across Gujarat.
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. What are the problems faced by the democratic government?- a)Corruption and inefficiency, role of antisocial elements, growing economic and social inequalities, casteism and communalism
- b)Pressure from the non-democratic powerful nations to restrict the democratic rights of the citizens
- c)Pressure from the communist parties within the nation to impose socialism to eradicate the differences of economic distribution
- d)People despite of the differences, united and protesting against governments against the laws passed by them
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. What are the problems faced by the democratic government?
a)
Corruption and inefficiency, role of antisocial elements, growing economic and social inequalities, casteism and communalism
b)
Pressure from the non-democratic powerful nations to restrict the democratic rights of the citizens
c)
Pressure from the communist parties within the nation to impose socialism to eradicate the differences of economic distribution
d)
People despite of the differences, united and protesting against governments against the laws passed by them
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Arun Yadav answered |
Recently democratic government are corruption and inefficiency, role of anti-social elements, growing economic and social inequalities, casteism and communalism
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows:In 1967 a peasant uprising took place in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal under the leadership of the local cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Beginning from the Naxalbari police station, the peasant movement spread to several states of India and came to be referred broadly as the Naxalite Movement. In 1969, they broke off from the CPI (M) and a new party, Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML), was formed under the leadership of Charu Majumdar. It argued that democracy in India was a sham and decided to adopt a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare in order to lead to a revolution. Currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. Most of these are very backward areas inhabited by Adivasis.Q. What was this peasant movement called later?- a)Maoist Movement
- b)Communist Movement
- c)Naxalite Movement
- d)Green Revolution
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows:
In 1967 a peasant uprising took place in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal under the leadership of the local cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Beginning from the Naxalbari police station, the peasant movement spread to several states of India and came to be referred broadly as the Naxalite Movement. In 1969, they broke off from the CPI (M) and a new party, Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML), was formed under the leadership of Charu Majumdar. It argued that democracy in India was a sham and decided to adopt a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare in order to lead to a revolution. Currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. Most of these are very backward areas inhabited by Adivasis.
Q. What was this peasant movement called later?
a)
Maoist Movement
b)
Communist Movement
c)
Naxalite Movement
d)
Green Revolution
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Kiran Mehta answered |
The Naxalite–Maoist insurgency is an ongoing conflict between Maoist groups known as Naxalites or Naxals; a group of farleft radical communists, supportive of Maoist political sentiment and ideology and the Indian government.
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. Choose the correct option of the following to save democracy.- a)At times military rule should be imposed to curb the violent crisis
- b)By focusing more on people’s fundamental rights, with the strong opposition in the parliament as well as in legislative assembly against the undemocratic practices
- c)By giving complete power to the President of the country
- d)All of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. Choose the correct option of the following to save democracy.
a)
At times military rule should be imposed to curb the violent crisis
b)
By focusing more on people’s fundamental rights, with the strong opposition in the parliament as well as in legislative assembly against the undemocratic practices
c)
By giving complete power to the President of the country
d)
All of the above
|
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
A good democracy is defined as an institutional structure that understands the liberty and equality of citizens through the correct functioning of the government and its method. Also, it is a regime that should completely satisfy the citizens with its result.
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. What does this picture depict?- a)Military rule as the only solution to the problems of the country
- b)Democracy cannot go parallel with military rule
- c)Politicians supporting military rule
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. What does this picture depict?
a)
Military rule as the only solution to the problems of the country
b)
Democracy cannot go parallel with military rule
c)
Politicians supporting military rule
d)
None of the above
|
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Arun Yadav answered |
The military serves as a special government agency, which is supposed to implement, rather than formulate, policies that require the use of certain types of physical force. The purpose of the military is to defend society, not to define it.
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows:In 1967 a peasant uprising took place in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal under the leadership of the local cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Beginning from the Naxalbari police station, the peasant movement spread to several states of India and came to be referred broadly as the Naxalite Movement. In 1969, they broke off from the CPI (M) and a new party, Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML), was formed under the leadership of Charu Majumdar. It argued that democracy in India was a sham and decided to adopt a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare in order to lead to a revolution. Currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. Most of these are very backward areas inhabited by Adivasis.Q. In which area peasant uprising took place in 1967?- a)Naxalbari police station
- b)Gujarat
- c)Haryana
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows:
In 1967 a peasant uprising took place in the Naxalbari police station area of Darjeeling hills district in West Bengal under the leadership of the local cadres of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Beginning from the Naxalbari police station, the peasant movement spread to several states of India and came to be referred broadly as the Naxalite Movement. In 1969, they broke off from the CPI (M) and a new party, Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) (CPI-ML), was formed under the leadership of Charu Majumdar. It argued that democracy in India was a sham and decided to adopt a strategy of protracted guerrilla warfare in order to lead to a revolution. Currently, about 75 districts in nine States are affected by Naxalite violence. Most of these are very backward areas inhabited by Adivasis.
Q. In which area peasant uprising took place in 1967?
a)
Naxalbari police station
b)
Gujarat
c)
Haryana
d)
None of the above
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|
Arun Yadav answered |
Naxalbari uprising was an armed peasant revolt in 1967 in the Naxalbari block of the Siliguri subdivision in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follows:Students’ protests in Gujarat and Bihar, both of which were Congress ruled States, had far reaching impact on the politics of the two States and national politics. In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state. The opposition parties demanded fresh elections to the state legislature. Morarji Desai, a prominent leader of Congress (O), who was the main rival of Indira Gandhi when he was in the Congress, announced that he would go on an indefinite fast if fresh elections were not held in the State. Under intense pressure from students, supported by the opposition political parties, assembly elections were held in Gujarat in June 1975. The Congress was defeated in this election.Q. What was the implication of the Gujarat protest?- a)Imposition of President’s rule
- b)Re-elections in Gujarat
- c)Students were arrested
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follows:
Students’ protests in Gujarat and Bihar, both of which were Congress ruled States, had far reaching impact on the politics of the two States and national politics. In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state. The opposition parties demanded fresh elections to the state legislature. Morarji Desai, a prominent leader of Congress (O), who was the main rival of Indira Gandhi when he was in the Congress, announced that he would go on an indefinite fast if fresh elections were not held in the State. Under intense pressure from students, supported by the opposition political parties, assembly elections were held in Gujarat in June 1975. The Congress was defeated in this election.
Q. What was the implication of the Gujarat protest?
a)
Imposition of President’s rule
b)
Re-elections in Gujarat
c)
Students were arrested
d)
None of the above
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Arun Yadav answered |
It is wrong to say that elections should not be conducted in the name of terrorism. There is normalcy in the State. There is no need for the imposition of President’s rule in Gujarat. If the elections are conducted earlier in Gujarat, it will lead to development of the State.
Shah Commission was appointed to inquire- a)abuse of authority during emergency.
- b)domestic violence.
- c)child labour.
- d)conditions of dalits.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Shah Commission was appointed to inquire
a)
abuse of authority during emergency.
b)
domestic violence.
c)
child labour.
d)
conditions of dalits.
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Subhankar Rane answered |
Shah Commission was appointed by the Janata Party in May 1977. to inquire the malpractices and abuse of authority committed during emergency.
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. Military rule and democracy can’t work together:- a)because both give unnecessary freedom to people.
- b)because military and politicians keep on creating disputes for the nation.
- c)because, military rule imposes such restrictions wherein people’s fundamental rights are curbed.
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the cartoon carefully and give the answers to the question that follows:
Q. Military rule and democracy can’t work together:
a)
because both give unnecessary freedom to people.
b)
because military and politicians keep on creating disputes for the nation.
c)
because, military rule imposes such restrictions wherein people’s fundamental rights are curbed.
d)
none of the above
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Arun Yadav answered |
No, democracy and military rule cannot work together. Because, military rule imposes such restrictions wherein people’s fundamental rights are curbed.
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