Practice 1977 General Elections (1.2) - Chapter 4: Changing Face of Indian Democracy (1977-1986)

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Question 1.
What was the primary consequence of the 1977 General Elections?
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Think about which party came to power.
Question 2.
Who was the Prime Minister after the 1977 elections?
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Look for the leader of the Janata Party.
3Question 3.
What significant event marked the end of the Emergency in India?
- Restoration of civil rights
- Formation of Janata Party
- Rise in inflation
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Think about what returned after the Emergency elapsed.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Janata Party was a single political party.
- True
- False
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Remember the composition of the Janata Party.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of Indira Gandhi's return to power in 1980 on Indian politics and society.
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Consider the socio-political climate during and after her rule.
Question 6.
Analyze the effects of coalition politics on the effectiveness of governance as illustrated by the Janata government.
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Reflect on how diverse ideologies can impact decision-making.

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