Question

What are the three events that occurred during the decade 1970s?

Answer 1

Instructions:

Mention any three important events that happened in the decade 1970s.

Answer:

• The 1971 war between India and Pakistan led to the creation of an independent country called Bangladesh.

• India successfully carried out an underground test of an atomic device at Pokhran in Rajasthan in 1974.

• Indira Gandhi declared a “National Emergency” in 1975.

• The Congress party led by Indira Gandhi was roundly defeated by this newly formed ‘Janata Party’.

• Morarji Desai became the Prime Minister, but under his leadership, the Janata Party government couldn’t last long due to internal differences.

(Mention any three events)