- 1. Indira Gandhi became the Prime Minister of India in 1966, marking a significant moment in Indian political history as she was the first and, to this day, the only female Prime Minister of the country. Born into the influential Nehru family, she was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, which undoubtedly shaped her political perspectives and ambitions. She initially served as the Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977, and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. Her leadership style was often described as strong and sometimes autocratic, demonstrating a resolute commitment to her vision of a modernizing India. During her tenure, she faced numerous challenges, including economic difficulties, social unrest, and a transformative period in Indian politics, characterized by the declaration of the Emergency from 1975 to 1977, where civil liberties were suspended. This controversial move, while aimed at stabilizing the country, garnered significant criticism and ultimately led to her defeat in the 1977 elections. However, Indira Gandhi's legacy continued to shape Indian society and politics, as she returned to power in 1980. She focused on initiatives such as the Green Revolution, which aimed to increase food production and improve self-sufficiency, and promoted various social and economic reforms. Her indelible mark on India remains a topic of debate, reflecting both her ambitious policies and the complexities of her leadership.
When did Indira Gandhi become the Prime Minister of India?
A) 1966
B) 1950
C) 1975
D) 1980
- 2. Which political party did Indira Gandhi belong to?
A) Communist Party of India
B) Bharatiya Janata Party
C) Indian National Congress
D) Aam Aadmi Party
- 3. Indira Gandhi was the daughter of which Prime Minister of India?
A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Rajiv Gandhi
D) Morarji Desai
- 4. Which year did Indira Gandhi declare a state of emergency in India?
A) 1962
B) 1975
C) 1984
D) 1991
- 5. What was the outcome of the Bangladesh Liberation War during Indira Gandhi's term as Prime Minister?
A) Creation of Bangladesh
B) Independence of Sri Lanka
C) Annexation of Bangladesh by India
D) Formation of United Pakistan
- 6. During which war did Indira Gandhi declare a state of emergency in India?
A) Kargil War
B) Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
C) Sino-Indian War
D) Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
- 7. Which major global event happened during Indira Gandhi's term that greatly influenced world politics?
A) Cold War
B) French Revolution
C) Great Depression
D) World War I
- 8. Indira Gandhi was known for her strong stance on which international issue?
A) Non-alignment
B) Colonialism
C) Nuclear proliferation
D) Military intervention
- 9. Which Indian monument was the target of a terrorist attack during Indira Gandhi's term as Prime Minister?
A) Taj Mahal
B) Red Fort
C) Golden Temple
D) Qutb Minar
- 10. What was the codename of the military operation launched by the Indian Armed Forces to regain control of the Golden Temple from Sikh militants in 1984?
A) Operation Blue Star
B) Operation White Lightning
C) Operation Red Dawn
D) Operation Black Thunder
- 11. Indira Gandhi was known for promoting which type of agriculture in India?
A) White Revolution
B) Industrial Revolution
C) Information Revolution
D) Green Revolution
- 12. Which famous slogan was associated with Indira Gandhi's election campaign?
A) Satyamev Jayate
B) Garibi Hatao
C) Achhe Din
D) Jai Hind
- 13. Who was the Deputy Prime Minister of India during Indira Gandhi's tenure?
A) Morarji Desai
B) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
C) Manmohan Singh
D) Rajiv Gandhi
- 14. Which social welfare program was launched by Indira Gandhi in 1982 to provide food security to the poor?
A) Integrated Child Development Services
B) Midday Meal Scheme
C) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
D) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
- 15. During Indira Gandhi's tenure, India conducted its first successful nuclear test under which operation name?
A) Smiling Buddha
B) Operation Shakti
C) Pokhran-II
D) Mission Shunya
- 16. Which international organization awarded Indira Gandhi the inaugural 'International Simón Bolívar Prize' for her contributions to world peace in 1983?
A) NATO
B) UNESCO
C) IAEA
D) WHO
- 17. Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during which World Cup final held in Mumbai in 1983?
A) Rugby
B) Cricket
C) Football
D) Hockey
- 18. What relation was Indira Gandhi to Jawaharlal Nehru?
A) Daughter
B) Wife
C) Mother
D) Sister
- 19. Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of which country?
A) Pakistan
B) Canada
C) India
D) United Kingdom
- 20. Which leader was in power in Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War?
A) Ayub Khan
B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C) Yahya Khan
D) Pervez Musharraf
- 21. Indira Gandhi was assassinated in which year?
A) 1989
B) 1977
C) 1984
D) 1990
- 22. Who was Indira Gandhi's elder son and future Prime Minister of India?
A) Nehru Gandhi
B) Rajiv Gandhi
C) Sanjay Gandhi
D) Jawaharlal Gandhi
- 23. Which famous Indian saint did Indira Gandhi seek guidance from in tumultuous times?
A) Ramakrishna
B) Sathya Sai Baba
C) Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
D) Aurobindo Ghose
- 24. Which international organization did Indira Gandhi become the Chairperson of in 1983?
A) United Nations
B) European Union
C) World Bank
D) Non-Aligned Movement
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