Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Which of the following statements is true?

Statement 01 : In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. 

Statement 02 : In March 1974 students came together in Bihar to protest against rising prices, food scarcity, unemployment and corruption under the leadership of JP Narayan.

Options:

Only Statement 01 is true

Only Statement 02 is true

Both the Statements are true

Both Statements are false

Correct Answer:

Both the Statements are true

Explanation:

In January 1974 students in Gujarat started an agitation against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places. The students’ protest was joined by major opposition parties and became widespread leading to the imposition of President’s rule in the state.
In March 1974 students came together in Bihar to protest against rising prices, food scarcity, unemployment and corruption. After a point they invited Jayaprakash Narayan (JP), who had given up active politics and was involved in social work, to lead the student movement. He accepted it on the condition that the movement will remain non-violent and will not limit itself to Bihar.