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Test: Important Issues in Post Independence History - 2 - Question 1
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What was one of the major consequences of the Emergency in India in the 1970s?

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During the Emergency in India in the 1970s, protests, strikes, and public agitations were not allowed as the government curtailed civil liberties and imposed restrictions on such activities.

Test: Important Issues in Post Independence History - 2 - Question 2
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Which constitutional amendment during the Emergency in India gave unrestrained powers to Parliament to change the Constitution?

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The 42nd Amendment during the Emergency in India gave unrestrained powers to Parliament to change the Constitution and invalidated the Supreme Court ruling that the government couldn't change the basic structure of the Constitution.

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Which major communal conflict in India was primarily triggered by the unlocking of a religious site?

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The Ayodhya Dispute in the 1990s was primarily triggered by the unlocking of a religious site, which resulted in communal tensions and eventually the demolition of the Babri Masjid.

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What was the outcome of the Bofors scandal in Indian politics?

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The Bofors scandal had a significant impact on Indian politics as it led to the downfall of the government and the resignation of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

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What was one of the major reasons for the growing unpopularity of the Emergency in India?

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One of the major reasons for the growing unpopularity of the Emergency was the development of an extra constitutional center of power, primarily the rise in political power of Sanjay Gandhi, which undermined democracy.

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What event led to the riots all over India during the Emergency in 1977?

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The forced sterilization campaign carried out during the Emergency led to riots all over India as it sparked public anger and protest against the government's actions.

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What was the main objective of the National Policy on Education introduced in 1986?

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The main objective of the National Policy on Education introduced in 1986 was to provide equivalent educational opportunities to all, including women, Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Scheduled Castes (SC) communities.

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Which incident resulted in the worst industrial disaster in India's history?

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The worst industrial disaster in India's history was the Bhopal Gas Tragedy in 1984, where a chemical leak resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and long-term health issues for many more.

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What legislation nullified the Supreme Court's judgment in the Shah Bano case?

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The legislation that nullified the Supreme Court's judgment in the Shah Bano case was the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, which restricted the maintenance to a divorced woman to the period of iddat only.

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Which political leader used the Bofors scandal as a major campaign issue in the 1989 elections?

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P. Singh, who had served as the Finance Minister and Defense Minister in the Rajiv Gandhi cabinet, used the Bofors scandal as a major campaign issue in the 1989 elections, which led to the downfall of the Congress government.

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