After the death of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru there was a widespread fear among people. What were the reasons of that fear ? 1. People feared "what" will happen after Nehru. 2.It was feared that like so many other newly independent countries, India too would not be able to manage a democratic succession.

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

Both 1 and 2

It was feared that like so many other newly independent countries, India too would not be able to manage a democratic succession. A failure to do so, it was feared, could lead to a political role for the army. Besides, there were doubts if the new leadership would be able to handle the multiple crises that awaited a solution.