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The crisis of democratic order

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1(a)It was declared in 1975 by Indira Gandhi.Show solution
The statement is correct. The chapter says the Emergency was declared on 25 June 1975 by the government headed by Indira Gandhi.

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1(b)It led to the suspension of all fundamental rights.Show solution
The statement is correct. During Emergency, the government could curtail or restrict Fundamental Rights, and the chapter also says that these rights stood suspended, including the right to move court for restoration.

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1(c)It was proclaimed due to the deteriorating economic conditions.Show solution
The chapter says Emergency was imposed because of the perceived threat of internal disturbance, not simply because of deteriorating economic conditions. Economic problems formed the background, but they were not the official ground for proclamation.

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1(d)Many Opposition leaders were arrested during the emergency.Show solution
The statement is correct. The chapter states that after the proclamation of Emergency, many leaders and workers of opposition parties were arrested.

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1(e)CPI supported the proclamation of the Emergency.Show solution
The chapter does not say that CPI supported the proclamation of Emergency. The question asks for correct/incorrect, and the chapter’s discussion does not provide support for this statement. So this is treated as incorrect in the context of the chapter.

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2(a)The call for 'Total Revolution'.Show solution
The call for 'Total Revolution' was made by Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) in the Bihar movement.

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2(b)The Railway Strike of 1974Show solution
The Railway Strike of 1974 was led by the National Coordination Committee for Railwaymen's Struggle under George Fernandes.

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2(c)The Naxalite MovementShow solution
The chapter says the Naxalite or Marxist-Leninist groups were particularly strong in West Bengal.

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2(d)The Allahbad High Court verdictShow solution
The Allahabad High Court verdict was the judgment of 12 June 1975 declaring Indira Gandhi's election to the Lok Sabha invalid.

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2(e)The findings of the Shah Commission ReportShow solution
According to the chapter, the Shah Commission Report found that during Emergency the administration and the police became vulnerable to political pressures and were turned into political instruments of the ruling party.

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3Match the followingShow solution
Match the pairs from the chapter:
- Total Revolution → Jayaprakash Narayan
- Garibi hatao → Indira Gandhi
- Students' Protest → Bihar Movement
- Railway Strike → George Fernandes

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4What were the reasons which led to the mid-term elections in 1980?
5The Shah Commission was appointed in 1977 by the Janata Party Government. Why was it appointed and what were its findings?
6What reasons did the Government give for declaring a National Emergency in 1975?
7The 1977 elections for the first time saw the Opposition coming into power at the Centre. What would you consider as the reasons for this development?
8Discuss the effects of Emergency on the following aspects of our polity.
9In what way did the imposition of Emergency affect the party system in India? Elaborate your answer with examples.
10Read the passage and answer the questions below:
10(a)What made the party system in India look like a two-party system in 1977?
10(b)Many more than two parties existed in 1977. Why then are the authors describing this period as close to a two-party system?
10(c)What caused splits in Congress and the Janata parties?

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