The period of Emergency Rule in India lasted from ___ to ___.

1975 to 1977

What significant political event took place in India during the 1970s that challenged democratic institutions?

The imposition of Emergency Rule by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

True or False: The economic situation in India improved during the 1970s due to the support from America.

False. The economic situation worsened as America completely stopped helping India.

Fill in the blank: The economic pressure in India during the 1970s was exacerbated by the influx of ___ million refugees from ___ after the war.

8; Bangladesh

What was the call for 'total revolution' and who initiated it?

A call for total revolution was initiated by Jai Prakash Narayan to address social, economic, and political issues.

Riddle: I am a time of turmoil that led to a significant shift in Indian governance, marked by a leader's declaration. What am I?

The Emergency Rule in India

In which states did students lead agitations against rising prices and corruption despite being ruled by the Congress party?

Gujarat and Bihar

What external factor contributed to rising inflation in India during the 1970s?

Increased oil prices in the international market.

Fill in the blank: The political turmoil in the 1970s sharpened divisions between Indira Gandhi and her ___ within the Congress party.

Opponents

Short answer: How did the government respond to the economic challenges faced during the 1970s?

The government stopped the salaries of government employees to reduce expenditure.

What was the primary aim of the Naxalite Movement?

The primary aim of the Naxalite Movement was to end the political and capitalist system through violent means and guerrilla warfare, redistributing land from wealthy landlords to poor farmers.

Fill in the blank: The Railway Strike of 1974 was led by ___ and focused on issues related to ___ and ___.

George Fernandez; service; bonus

True or False: The government accepted all the demands made during the Railway Strike of 1974.

False. The government rejected the demands, which increased discontent in the country.

What constitutional changes did the government attempt that led to conflicts with the judiciary?

The government attempted to curtail fundamental rights, modify property rights, and increase the power of directive principles over fundamental rights, which were rejected by the court.

Riddle: I am a movement that sought to redistribute land to the poor and believed in guerrilla tactics. What am I?

The Naxalite Movement

Fill in the blank: The chief justice of the supreme court was traditionally the ___ judge, but during this period, the government appointed ___ instead.

Senior most; AN Ray

Short Answer: What two main issues arose from the government's attempt to change fundamental rights?

The two main issues were whether the government could curtail fundamental rights and whether it could change the right to property.

What event prompted the Government of India to declare a state of emergency on June 25, 1975?

The rapid changing political situation and the JP Movement.

The emergency declared in 1975 was proclaimed under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Article 352.

Fill in the blanks: During the emergency, the freedom of press and some of the fundamental rights of citizens were ___ and ___ .

Suspended and restricted.

True or False: Opposition leaders were allowed to participate in protests during the emergency.

False. Opposition leaders were put in jail and protests were banned.

What significant change regarding the press was implemented during the emergency period?

Prior approval of the government was needed to publish any article or matter, leading to press censorship.

Riddle: I can be declared when there’s external threat or internal disturbance. What am I?

A state of emergency.

What was the purpose of the special meeting held by the cabinet on June 26, 1975?

To inform the cabinet about the proclamation of emergency that had taken place.

Fill in the blank: The Parliament brought in many new changes to the ___ during the emergency.

Constitution.