Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

In which general election, all the major non-communist non-Congress opposition parties formed Grand Alliance against Indira Gandhi?

Options:

1967

1969

1971

1978

Correct Answer:

1971

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 1971

The Grand Alliance of all the major non-communist and non-Congress opposition parties was formed against Indira Gandhi in the 1971 general election with the sole aim of defeating Indira Gandhi. This alliance included parties like the Indian National Congress (Organisation), Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Swatantra Party, and Samyukta Socialist Party. Their slogan was "Indira Hatao" (Remove Indira). In response, Indira Gandhi famously countered with her own powerful slogan, "Garibi Hatao" (Remove Poverty), and won a landslide victory.