Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

The Congress division left the Indira Gandhi-led government in a minority position. Despite this, her administration managed to retain power by garnering issue-based support from a handful of other political parties, including the Communist Party of India and the DMK. Throughout this period, the government made deliberate efforts to showcase its commitment to socialist ideals. Concurrently, Indira Gandhi vigorously advocated for the implementation of existing land reform laws and introduced additional legislation to limit land ownership.

To reduce reliance on other political factions, enhance her party's influence in the Parliament, and secure popular endorsement for her initiatives, Indira Gandhi's government proposed the dissolution of the Lok Sabha in December 1970.

What were the major areas where Indira Gandhi focussed in the elections of 1971?

Options:

Growth of the public sector.

Imposition of ceiling on rural land holdings and urban property.

Abolition of princely privileges.

All of the above.

Correct Answer:

All of the above.

Explanation:

In the elections of 1971Indira Gandhi focused on the growth of the public sector, imposition of ceiling on rural land holdings and urban property, removal of disparities in income and opportunity, and the abolition of princely privileges.