Spectrum Test: Indira Gandhi: the First Phase (January 1966–March 1977)
MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Spectrum Test: Indira Gandhi: the First Phase (January 1966–March 1977) (20 Questions)
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- - Duration: 24 minutes
- - Number of Questions: 20
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Assertion (A): Indira Gandhi nationalized 14 major commercial banks in 1969.
Reason (R): The nationalization aimed to extend banking services to rural areas and provide financial support to farmers and small industries.
Reason (R): The nationalization aimed to extend banking services to rural areas and provide financial support to farmers and small industries.
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Statement 1: The Congress (R) used the slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (Remove Poverty) in the 1971 general elections.
Statement 2: The 'Garibi Hatao' slogan was primarily focused on attracting urban middle-class voters.
Statement 2: The 'Garibi Hatao' slogan was primarily focused on attracting urban middle-class voters.
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Arrange the following events in chronological order:
- Indira Gandhi becomes Prime Minister
- Nationalization of banks
- Declaration of Emergency
- Indo-Pak War of 1971
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Assertion (A): The 1977 general elections in India were a referendum on the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi.
Reason (R): The Janata Party campaigned heavily against the Emergency, focusing on civil liberties.
Reason (R): The Janata Party campaigned heavily against the Emergency, focusing on civil liberties.
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Statement 1: Indira Gandhi's government was challenged by the JP Movement in 1974.
Statement 2: The JP Movement was primarily focused on environmental issues.
Statement 2: The JP Movement was primarily focused on environmental issues.
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Statement 1: The Forty-second Amendment Act of 1976 is often called a 'mini constitution.
Statement 2: The Forty-second Amendment extended the term of the Lok Sabha from five to six years
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Assertion (A): The Indo-Pak War of 1971 led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Reason (R): The war was a result of the political and humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan.
Reason (R): The war was a result of the political and humanitarian crisis in East Pakistan.
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Arrange the following events in chronological order:
- Nationalization of Coal and other industries
- Abolition of Privy Purses
- Indira Gandhi's election as Congress President
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Assertion (A): The Indian National Congress faced a split in 1969 under Indira Gandhi's leadership.
Reason (R): The split was primarily due to ideological differences regarding economic policies.
Reason (R): The split was primarily due to ideological differences regarding economic policies.
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Statement 1: The Janata Party's victory in the 1977 elections marked the first time a non-Congress party formed the government at the Centre in India.
Statement 2: The Janata Party was a coalition of several parties, including the Jana Sangh and the Congress (O).
Statement 2: The Janata Party was a coalition of several parties, including the Jana Sangh and the Congress (O).
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Statement 1: Indira Gandhi was imprisoned during the Quit India Movement.
Statement 2: She led the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle.
Statement 2: She led the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle.
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Assertion (A): The Emergency declared in 1975 led to the suspension of fundamental rights.
Reason (R): The suspension was justified to maintain law and order during a period of political turmoil.
Reason (R): The suspension was justified to maintain law and order during a period of political turmoil.
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Arrange the following events in chronological order:
- Indo-Pak War of 1971
- Allahabad High Court's verdict against Indira Gandhi
- National Emergency declared
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Statement 1: Indira Gandhi's government was re-elected in the 1971 general elections with a significant majority.
Statement 2: The victory was largely attributed to the successful implementation of the Green Revolution.
Statement 2: The victory was largely attributed to the successful implementation of the Green Revolution.
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Assertion (A): Indira Gandhi's decision to nationalize oil companies was influenced by the challenges faced during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Reason (R): Nationalization was seen as necessary to ensure a stable supply of fuel for defense purposes.
Reason (R): Nationalization was seen as necessary to ensure a stable supply of fuel for defense purposes.
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