Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Who was the President of India when the Emergency was proclaimed in 1975?

Options:

Gyani Zail Singh

N. Sanjeeva Reddy

D.K. Barooah

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Correct Answer:

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

"On the night of 25 June 1975, the Prime Minister recommended the imposition of Emergency to President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He issued the proclamation immediately. After midnight, the electricity to all the major newspaper offices was disconnected. In the early morning, a large number of leaders and workers of the opposition parties were arrested. The Cabinet was informed about it at a special meeting at 6 a.m. on 26 June, after all this had taken place."