Practice Background To Emergency (6.1) - The Crisis of Democratic Order

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Question 1.
What does 'garibi hatao' mean?
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Consider what the Congress party aimed to address during elections.
Question 2.
When was the Emergency declared in India?
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Think about the year marked by intense political strife.
3Question 3.
What triggered the declaration of Emergency in 1975?
- A foreign threat
- Internal disturbances
- Judicial interruptions
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Think about the source of political unrest.
4Question 4.
True or False: Civil liberties were fully protected during the Emergency.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the state’s actions against opposition.
Question 5.
Evaluate the balance between government security and civil liberties during the Emergency. What lessons can be drawn for contemporary governance?
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Consider other historical examples of liberty versus security trade-offs.
Question 6.
Discuss how the Emergency influenced future political campaigns in India.
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Think about the voter response to democracy in light of the Emergency effects.

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