Indira Gandhi — Questions and answers

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What important event happened on December 16, 1971, under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's leadership?

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  1. India achieved a decisive victory and Bangladesh was born. ✓
  2. A new park was opened in Dhaka.
  3. Prime Minister Gandhi gave a speech about peace.
  4. Over 90,000 people became prisoners of war in India.

Answer: India achieved a decisive victory and Bangladesh was born.

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Where did Indira Gandhi spend her childhood, learning about India's fight for independence?

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  1. At Anand Bhavan in Allahabad. ✓
  2. In a faraway country.
  3. At a school in Dhaka.
  4. With her grandfather in a small village.

Answer: At Anand Bhavan in Allahabad.

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What did Indira Gandhi learn by being her father's companion after India became independent?

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  1. How to cook new recipes.
  2. The ins and outs of gardening.
  3. About governance, diplomacy, and Indian democracy. ✓
  4. How to play musical instruments.

Answer: About governance, diplomacy, and Indian democracy.

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What important position was Indira Gandhi elected to in 1959?

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  1. President of the United Nations.
  2. Leader of a school club.
  3. President of the Indian National Congress. ✓
  4. Head of the local library.

Answer: President of the Indian National Congress.

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What important role did Indira Gandhi take on in 1966, becoming the first woman to do so?

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  1. A teacher at a local school.
  2. India's third Prime Minister. ✓
  3. A leader in the Parliament.
  4. The head of a famous company.

Answer: India's third Prime Minister.

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What was the name of the campaign Indira Gandhi launched in 1971 to help the poorest people in India?

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  1. 'Build More Schools'
  2. 'Garibi Hatao' (Abolish Poverty) ✓
  3. 'Clean Our Cities'
  4. 'Plant More Trees'

Answer: 'Garibi Hatao' (Abolish Poverty)

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What did Indira Gandhi do when tensions grew with Pakistan in 1971?

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  1. She went on a long vacation.
  2. She held strategy meetings with military commanders to plan India's response. ✓
  3. She decided to ignore the problem.
  4. She asked another country to solve the problem for India.

Answer: She held strategy meetings with military commanders to plan India's response.

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After the 1971 war, what nickname was Indira Gandhi given because of her strong leadership?

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  1. 'The Quiet Thinker'
  2. 'Durga,' a goddess of strength ✓
  3. 'The Happy Chef'
  4. 'The Speedy Runner'

Answer: 'Durga,' a goddess of strength

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What controversial decision did Indira Gandhi make in June 1975?

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  1. She started a new school program.
  2. She declared a State of Emergency. ✓
  3. She decided to go on a world tour.
  4. She built a large monument.

Answer: She declared a State of Emergency.

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What did Indira Gandhi say her critics often confused her convictions with?

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  1. Her sense of humor.
  2. Her love for art.
  3. Inflexibility. ✓
  4. Her cooking skills.

Answer: Inflexibility.

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