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When did the Allahabad High Court gave verdict against Indira Gandhi?

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  1. 1974

  2. 1975

  3. 1976

  4. 1977

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Allahabad High Court gave the verdict in 1975 that Indira Gandhi; the then Prime Minister had misused the government machinery during her election campaign.

Who succeeded Jawaharlal Nehru as a Prime Minister of India?

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  1. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  2. Indira Gandhi

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lal Bahadur Shastri succeeded Pandit Jawaharlal nehru and became the second Prime Minister of India. During his tenure, India and Pakistan went to war over Kashmir issue in 1965.

What was the period of national emergency in India?

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  1. 1970 to 1973

  2. 1973 to 1976

  3. 1975 to 1977

  4. 1976 to 1979

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The period of national emergency lasted from 1975 to 1977 and after that general elections were conducted. During this turbulent period, the fundamental rights of Indian citizens were suspended. Due to the emergency, the Indian administration became disciplined, but the human rights were restricted.

When the people of Sikkim voted for joining the Indian republic?

history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

  1. 1970

  2. 1972

  3. 1975

  4. 1976

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1975, the people of Sikkim voted for joining the Indian republic and Sikkim became a full-fledged state in the Indian federation on 26th April, 1975.

Who gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'?

history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

  1. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Rajiv Gandhi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lal Bahadur Shastri succeeded Pandit Jawaharlal nehru and became the nixt Prime Minister of India.  he gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' with which he highlighted the importance of Indian soldiers and Indian farmers.

Who promoted the idea of united Sri Lanka?

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  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Charan Singh

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Vishwanath Pratap Singh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Gandhi took the lead in solving the issues of the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka. He promoted the idea of a united Sri Lanka with internal autonomy to the Tamil community, but his efforts in this regard proved to be in vain.

After emergency which of the following political party was formed?

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  1. National Congress

  2. Janata Party

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Republic Party

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

On the backdrop of the emergency, many opposition parties came together and formed a party called the Janata Party. The Congress party led by Indira Gandhi was roundly defeated by this newly formed 'Janata Party'.

When did Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India?

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  1. 1950

  2. 1960

  3. 1966

  4. 1970

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Correct Option: C

Which country was created after 1971 War between India and  Pakistan ?

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  1. Bangladesh

  2. Baluchistan

  3. Nepal

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1971 war between India and Pakistan led to the creation of an independent country called Bangladesh.

Tashkent Agreement was signed between India and ___________.

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  1. Pakistan

  2. China

  3. Tibet

  4. Afghanistan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tashkent Agreement was signed between India and Pakistan. President Ayub Khan signed the agreement  on January 10, 1966, ending the 17-day war between Pakistan and India in 1965. The agreement was mediated by Soviet premier Aleksey Kosygin, who had invited the parties to Tashkent. The parties agreed to withdraw all armed forces to positions held before Aug. 5, 1965; to restore diplomatic relations; and to discuss economic, refugee, and other questions.