In NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13, titled "The Crisis of Democratic Order", students explore the political and constitutional crisis faced by India during the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. The chapter discusses the circumstances leading to the declaration of Emergency by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the suspension of civil liberties, and the challenges posed to democratic institutions. It also examines the role of judiciary, opposition parties, and civil society in addressing this crisis and restoring democratic norms after the Emergency period.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 The Crisis of Democratic Order.
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Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13 MCQs
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13: The Crisis of Democratic Order. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Who gave a call for a nationwide Railway Strike in 1974?
(a) Jayaprakash Narayan (b) George Fernandes
(c) Ram Manohar Lohia (d) Morarji Desai
2. Assertion (A): In May 1977, the Janata Party government appointed a Commission of Inquiry headed by Justice J.C. Shah.
Reason (R): The Commission was appointed to inquire into the reasons for declaring Emergency, by the Indira Gandhi Government.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
3. Which among the following political parties was not a part of the Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) led people’s march to Parliament in 1975?
(a) Bharatiya Jana Sangh (b) Communist Party of India (M)
(c) Bharatiya Lok Dal (d) Socialist Party
4. What were demands of the Railway Employees when they went on a nationwide strike in May 1974?
(a) Their demand was to uplift the Emergency
(b) Their demand was to introduce the Metros in India
(c) Their demand was related to the resignation of the P.M.
(d) Their demand was related to bonus and service conditions
5. In which year was the state of Nagaland created?
(a) 1963 (b) 1972 (c) 1987 (d) 1980
Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13: The Crisis of Democratic Order. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
- Analyse the concept of ‘Total Revolution’ as visualized by Jai Prakash Narayan in 1975
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- Explain the concept of 'Total Revolution' advocated by Jai Prakash Narain.
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- State any two reasons for imposing emergency by the Government in 1975.
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- Why did the appointment of A.N. Ray, the Chief Justice of India, in 1973 become controversial?
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- Analyse the thesis propounded by E.V. Ramaswami Naicker popularly known as Periyar.
(CBSE 2019, 2M)
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Humanities Subjects Table
Sub Areas of Chapter 13: The Crisis of Democratic Order
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Chapter Name
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Sub Topics
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The Crisis of Democratic Order
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13.1 Introduction
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13.2 Declaration of Emergency
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13.3 Suspension of Civil Liberties
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13.4 Role of the Judiciary
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13.5 Opposition and Civil Society Movements
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13.6 Restoration of Democracy
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13.7 Impact on India’s Democratic Framework
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Review of NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13
In NCERT Class 12 Political Science Chapter 13, "The Crisis of Democratic Order," students study one of the most critical periods in India’s democratic history—the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. This chapter provides insights into the circumstances leading to the suspension of civil liberties and political freedoms, the role of opposition parties, and the judiciary’s response during this time. The restoration of democracy after the Emergency serves as a testament to the resilience of India’s political framework.
Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding the balance between constitutional provisions and democratic principles. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can deepen their knowledge of this pivotal era in Indian politics.
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