Question

Consider the following:
1. Curtailment of fundamental rights.
2. It was invoked under Article 352 of the Indian constitution.
3. Bans on many religious and cultural organisations.
Which of the above were associated with the Emergency of 1975?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1,2 and 3

Emergency of 1975:
Bans on many religious and cultural organisations.
It was invoked under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution.
Curbs on free speech, misuse of powers, control over press, arrest of opposition leader.
Fundamental Rights were curtailed.
Preventive detention, arrest of political workers.
Arbitrary decisions like forced resettlement of people. compulsory sterilisation etc.