India's Post-Independence Challenges
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What was the primary reason for the declaration of a National Emergency in India during 1975?

  • Constitutional provisions relating to Emergency (correct)
  • Political instability in the parliament
  • Terrorist activities from Pakistan
  • Economic recession
  • Which Prime Minister tried to address the issues faced by the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka?

  • Morarji Desai
  • Rajiv Gandhi (correct)
  • Indira Gandhi
  • Charan Singh
  • What was one major effect of the National Emergency on the rights of Indian citizens?

  • Establishment of new rights for minorities
  • Suspension of fundamental rights (correct)
  • Strengthening of civil rights
  • Expansion of fundamental rights
  • Who was the leader of the Congress party who faced defeat by the Janata Party?

    <p>Indira Gandhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of the Janata Party government under Morarji Desai?

    <p>It was undermined by internal differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party emerged during the period following the Emergency?

    <p>Janata Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened after Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister following Indira Gandhi’s assassination?

    <p>Several reforms in the field of economy and science were made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the end of the National Emergency period in India?

    <p>Completion of the general elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which responsibility does the publisher have concerning the internal details of the maps?

    <p>To guarantee the correctness of internal details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance of India's territorial waters from the appropriate baseline?

    <p>12 nautical miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the competencies related to the sources of history?

    <p>To imagine and speculate about contemporary events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act interprets the interstate boundaries amongst Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya?

    <p>The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with historical objects and documents according to the competencies outlined?

    <p>Make a collection and classify them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state does not have its administrative headquarters verified according to the content?

    <p>Uttarakhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the competencies related to the Challenge of Nation-building primarily focus on?

    <p>To tell historical events chronologically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the spellings of names in the map be viewed according to the content?

    <p>They have been taken from various sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one primary goal of India's economic planning?

    <p>To increase national income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a specific result of the Third Five Year Plan?

    <p>Development in agriculture and industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was emphasized in the Fifth Plan regarding employment?

    <p>Increase in employment opportunities was unsuccessful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason for the difficulty in achieving goals during the one-year plans (1966-1969)?

    <p>Focus on defense over development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industries is NOT mentioned as a significant sector in the economic planning?

    <p>Textiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dam is specifically cited as a huge water project beneficial for agriculture?

    <p>Bhakra-Nangal Dam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a target regarding social services in the planning goals?

    <p>Improve the standards of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Janata Party prioritize after winning the 1977 general elections?

    <p>Social welfare and housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the private sector in India?

    <p>Development of small scale and cottage industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the joint sector in India?

    <p>Ownership shared between private industrialists and government management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following issues was India facing before establishing the Planning Commission?

    <p>Low productivity in agriculture and industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary focuses of the First Five Year Plan?

    <p>Social development and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industry was emphasized in the Second Five Year Plan?

    <p>Chemical fertilizers and iron and steel industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a goal of India's Five Year Plans?

    <p>To lay the foundations for planned economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which time frame was the Second Five Year Plan implemented?

    <p>1956-1961</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a focus area in the First Five Year Plan?

    <p>Space technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main economic issue faced by India in May 1991?

    <p>Insufficient foreign exchange reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did the V.P. Singh government take regarding economic liabilities?

    <p>Waived off loans of farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend influenced the textile industry during the time of the strike?

    <p>Shift from cotton to polyester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the strike mentioned in the content last?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to India's foreign loan from 1980-81 to 1990-91?

    <p>It increased significantly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What response did the central government initially take during the strike?

    <p>Completely ignored it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the challenges faced by India in raising loans at that time?

    <p>Withdrawal of deposits by non-resident Indians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the goals of the mentioned organization related to global trade?

    <p>To regulate global trade with a formal multi-party mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    India's Post-Independence Challenges

    • The Emergency declared in 1975 restricted fundamental rights and lasted until 1977
    • The Janata Party, formed by opposition parties, defeated Indira Gandhi's Congress Party in the 1977 elections
    • Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1984 after Indira Gandhi's assassination
    • Rajiv Gandhi focused on economic reforms, science and technology, and attempted to solve the Tamil minority issue in Sri Lanka
    • The Congress Party lost the 1989 election, leading to a coalition government focused on small-scale industries and the cooperative sector

    Economic Planning and Challenges

    • The Planning Commission was established in 1950 to address economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and low agricultural productivity
    • The five-year plans focused on rural and agricultural development, industrialization, and social welfare
    • The Third Five-Year Plan aimed to balance industrial and agricultural growth, but faced challenges like famine and war
    • The Fifth Five-Year Plan struggled to achieve poverty reduction and employment goals
    • The 1970s and 1980s saw increased economic challenges, including high debt, declining foreign exchange reserves, and inflation

    The Global Trade Context

    • The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) aimed to promote free trade and eliminate trade barriers
    • The WTO, established in 1995, replaced GATT
    • Both GATT and the WTO play a role in regulating global trade through multi-party mechanisms

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    Explore the key events and economic planning strategies in India's journey after independence. This quiz covers significant moments like the Emergency, the rise of Rajiv Gandhi, and the focus on economic reforms. Test your knowledge on how India navigated its fundamental rights and economic challenges from 1950 onwards.

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