Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Name the Indian President who proclaimed an emergency in 1975.
1. Dr Rajendra Prasad
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri
3. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed
4. V.V. Giri

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

On the night of 25 June 1975, the Prime Minister recommended the imposition of Emergency to President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He issued the proclamation immediately. After midnight, the electricity to all the major newspaper offices was disconnected.