Practice Indira Gandhi's Comeback (2.1) - Chapter 4: Changing Face of Indian Democracy (1977-1986)

Practice: Indira Gandhi's Comeback

Lesson 2.1Changing Face of Indian Democracy (1977-1986)

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Question 1.
What coalition defeated Indira Gandhi in the 1977 elections?
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Think of the parties that opposed the Congress.
Question 2.
In what year did Indira Gandhi return to power as Prime Minister?
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Consider the time after the Janata Party's collapse.
3Question 3.
Which political party won the 1980 elections to bring Indira Gandhi back to power?
- Janata Party
- Congress Party
- BJP
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Think about the party that was in power prior to the elections.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Khalistani movement called for greater rights within the Indian Union.
- True
- False
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Consider what independence movements typically request.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Indira Gandhi's economic policies in addressing the challenges of the 1980s.
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Consider both successes and failures in economic measures during her term.
Question 6.
Discuss the role of media and civil society in influencing public opinion during Indira Gandhi’s second term. How did this contrast with the era of the Emergency?
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Think about the transition from censorship to a more vocal media environment.

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