Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
a) Normally, we associate ‘emergency’ with war and aggression or with natural disasters.
b) The ‘emergency’ imposed by Indira Gandhi was because of the perceived threat of internal disturbance.

Options:

Only statement a is correct.

Only statement b is correct.

Both statements are correct.

None of the statements is correct.

Correct Answer:

Both statements are correct.

Explanation:

Indira Gandhi imposed an emergency on grounds of internal disturbance. Until then, an emergency was never imposed in India on this ground.