Janta Government

Question 1

How many parties formed the Janta government?

Answer 1

4, namely: Congress (O), Jan Sangh, Bhartiya Lok Dal BLD, The Socialist Party

Question 2

Main reason for Indira Gandhi to revoke Emergency

Answer 2

Her international image was becoming that of a dictator

Question 3

The three heavyweight leaders of Janta govt

Answer 3

Morarji Desai, Charan Singh, Jagjivan Ram

Question 4

changes made by the 44th amendment

Answer 4

1. right to property was replaced by Article 300A that said that no person shall be deprieved of property.
2. 10% or more members of LS can call a meeting to disapprove or revoke an emergency.
3. mandatory for president to get approval of C of M before declaring emegency.

Question 5

what is the 44th amendment?

Answer 5

It was a response to the 42nd amendment made by the Janta govt.

Question 6

after janta govt’s win, who became the PM?

Answer 6

Morarji Desai

Question 7

what commission was headed by a retired judge?

Answer 7

Shah Commission

Question 8

What is the name of the 10 point program?

Answer 8

Food for Work

Question 9

crisis of the janta party

Answer 9

1. violence against sc and st
2. communal violence
3. severe drought or flood
4. inflation beyond 20%
5. in-fighting in the party

Question 10

who tried to ‘steal the thunder’ of Morarji Desai?

Answer 10

Charan Singh

Question 11

which portfolio was Charan Singh given after his return to the parliament?

Answer 11

Finance Minister