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Q: During the regime of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the internal emergency was declared in which of the following year?
  • A. 1978
  • B. 1975
  • C. 1973
  • D. 1984
Correct Answer: Option B - Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of the country from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until death. In 1975, opposition parties, social workers demonstrated a lot against the Indira Gandhi led central government over the poor state of growing inflation economy and uncontrolled corruption. Allahabad High Court ruled that Indira Gandhi used the illegal method during the last election. Instead of resigning on that day on 26 June 1975 Mrs. Gandhi declared emergency due to the turbulent political situation in the country.
B. Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of the country from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until death. In 1975, opposition parties, social workers demonstrated a lot against the Indira Gandhi led central government over the poor state of growing inflation economy and uncontrolled corruption. Allahabad High Court ruled that Indira Gandhi used the illegal method during the last election. Instead of resigning on that day on 26 June 1975 Mrs. Gandhi declared emergency due to the turbulent political situation in the country.

Explanations:

Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister of the country from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until death. In 1975, opposition parties, social workers demonstrated a lot against the Indira Gandhi led central government over the poor state of growing inflation economy and uncontrolled corruption. Allahabad High Court ruled that Indira Gandhi used the illegal method during the last election. Instead of resigning on that day on 26 June 1975 Mrs. Gandhi declared emergency due to the turbulent political situation in the country.