Question

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 

पर्याय

• The split in Congress reduced Indira Gandhi's Government to a minority in 1971. 

• Indira Gandhi's government continued in office with the issue-based support of a few other parties including the Communist Party of India and the DMK in 1971. 

• Indira Gandhi's government recommended the dissolution of the Lok Sabha in December 1970. 

• All the above. 

Answer 1

All the above.

Explanation:

Indira Gandhi's government was reduced to a minority after the Congress split. Despite this, her government remained in power with the assistance of a few other parties, including the Communist Party of India and the DMK, who backed her on issues. The government made a concerted effort to showcase its socialist credentials during this time. Indira Gandhi also used this period to strongly fight for the implementation of current land reform laws and to introduce new land ceiling legislation. Indira Gandhi's government urged the dissolution of the Lok Sabha in December 1970 to reduce her reliance on other political parties, enhance her party's position in Parliament, and seek a popular mandate for her programs. This was yet another unexpected and brave action. The Lok Sabha elections were held for the fifth time.