6.1.1 - Economic context
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What was the slogan used by Congress during the 1971 elections?
💡 Hint: It's a term in Hindi that reflects tackling economic issues.
What was the primary economic issue faced by India in the early 1970s?
💡 Hint: Think about the events that took place in East Pakistan.
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What was the inflation rate in India in 1974?
💡 Hint: Consider the significant economic struggles in this year.
True or False: The Naxalite Movement believed in peaceful protests.
💡 Hint: Think about their methods and ideology.
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Discuss how the economic conditions before the Emergency could have influenced the political decisions made by government leaders.
💡 Hint: Connect the economic events to political actions.
Evaluate the long-term implications of the Emergency on Indian democracy and its party system.
💡 Hint: Consider the shifts in public trust and party strategies post-1977.
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