Question

It is generally said that human rights suffered during mid 1970s in India. Which of the following reasons can be attributed to this?

• A. India went to war with Pakistan.
• B. India went to war with China.
• C. A state of National Emergency was declared.
• D. The constitution was being amended.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A state of National Emergency was declared.

The situation of law and order in the country worsened and the government declared a state of National Emergency on the basis of the constitutional provisions relating to emergency. During the emergency, the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens were suspended. The administration became disciplined but the human rights suffered during this period. The period of national emergency lasted from 1975 to 1977 after which general elections were conducted once again.