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Emergency Era (1975–77) Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers

Assess your knowledge of the Emergency Era in India, a period marked by political unrest and constitutional change.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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1. What year was the Emergency in India officially declared?

2. Who was the Prime Minister of India during the Emergency Era?

3. Which constitutional amendment was enacted during the Emergency that aimed to strengthen the Prime Minister's power?

4. What was the controversial family planning program initiated during the Emergency?

5. Which term is used to refer to the period of political repression during the Emergency Era?

6. Which right was officially suspended during the Emergency, affecting the press significantly?

7. What triggered the declaration of Emergency by Indira Gandhi?

8. Which opposition leader famously led protests against the Emergency?

9. What was the code name for the mandatory sterilization program during the Emergency?

10. Which fundamental document was significantly altered by the 42nd Amendment during the Emergency?

11. Post-Emergency, which amendment was passed to safeguard against future misuse of emergency powers?

12. Which international event is cited as a reason for the external threat that contributed to the Emergency declaration?

13. During the Emergency, which high-profile leader called for a 'Total Revolution'?

14. Which organization's leaders were particularly targeted and arrested during the Emergency?

15. Who succeeded Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister after the Emergency was lifted?

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Category: history