History Trivia Quiz

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.

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Difficulty: Hard

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1
Easy

What year was the Emergency in India officially declared?

2
Easy

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

3
Medium

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

4
Medium

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

5
Medium

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

6
Easy

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

7
Hard

What triggered the declaration of Emergency by Indira Gandhi?

8
Medium

Which opposition leader famously led protests against the Emergency?

9
Medium

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

10
Medium

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

11
Hard

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

12
Hard

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

13
Medium

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

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Medium

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

15
Hard

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

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