Challenges to and restoration of the congress system
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Which of the following were major challenges faced by India in the mid-1960s that contributed to the 1967 electoral results?
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Failed monsoons and drought, Food crisis and scarcity, Devaluation of Indian rupee, Rise in military expenditure
All these factors except industrial growth were major challenges. The period saw economic crisis due to failed monsoons, food shortage, currency devaluation, and increased military spending after wars with China and Pakistan.
Which regional party came to power in Madras (Tamil Nadu) in 1967, becoming the first non-Congress party to secure a majority on its own?
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
The DMK won power in Madras State (now Tamil Nadu) after leading a massive anti-Hindi agitation. This was the first time any non-Congress party had secured a clear majority of its own in any state.
What does 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram' refer to in Indian politics?
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Frequent defections by legislators
The expression 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram' became popular to describe frequent floor-crossing by legislators. It originated from Gaya Lal, an MLA in Haryana who changed parties thrice in a fortnight in 1967.
Who were the main contenders for Congress leadership after Lal Bahadur Shastri's death in 1966?
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Indira Gandhi, Morarji Desai
After Shastri's sudden death in Tashkent in January 1966, there was intense competition between Morarji Desai and Indira Gandhi for Congress leadership. Gandhi won through a secret ballot among Congress MPs.
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