The Crisis of Democratic Order
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What were the reasons which led to the mid-term elections in 1980 ?

The following reasons led to the mid-term elections in 1980 :

(i) The Janata Party government was not cohesive. There was power struggle within the party.

(ii) The Janata Party lacked direction, leadership and a common programme.

(iii) The Janata government could not bring about a fundamental change in policies from those were pursued by the Congress. 

(iv)The Janata Party got split and the goverment led by Moraji Desai lost its mojority in less than 18 months and another goverment was formed by Charan Singh with Congress support but later Congress had withdrawn its support.

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    State whether the following statements regarding the Emergency are correct or incorrect:

    A.

    It was declared in 1975 by Indira Gandhi.

    B.

    It led to the suspension of all fundamental rights.

    C.

    It was proclaimed due to the deteriorating economic conditions.

    D.

    Many Opposition leaders were arrested during the emergency.

    E.

    CPI supported the proclamation of the Emergency.
    Answer
    Find the odd one out in the context of proclamation of Emergency :
    • The call for ‘Total Revolution’.
    • The Railway Strike of 1974.
    • The Naxalite Movement.
    • The Allahabad High Court verdict.
    • The Allahabad High Court verdict.
    Answer
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    Answer
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    A. Total Revolution (i) Indira Gandhi
    B. Garibi Hatao (ii) Jayaprakash Narayan
    C. Students’ Protest  (iii) Bihar Movement
    D. Railway Strike (iv) George Fernandes
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