Daily Quiz: On Indira Gandhi

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The Hindu published a quiz on Indira Gandhi, highlighting her tenure as India's first female Prime Minister and her historical standing in Indian politics.

Background

Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977, following the death of Jawaharlal Nehru. She defeated Morarji Desai in the 1970s and served for a cumulative tenure of 15 years and 350 days.

Facts for Prelims

• PostIndira Gandhi: India's first and only female Prime Minister (as of the article's context).
• FactIndira Gandhi's cumulative tenure: 15 years and 350 days.
• FactLal Bahadur Shastri: Held the record for the longest serving Prime Minister before Indira Gandhi's tenure.
• FactIndira Gandhi defeated Morarji Desai in the 1970s.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the evolution of women's leadership in Indian politics, using the tenure of Indira Gandhi as a case study for institutional and social milestones.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Institutional milestone: Transition from Nehruvian era to the first female premiership
• Political dynamics: Shift in power structures during the 1970s electoral transitions

Keywords: political leadership · historical continuity · gender representation · executive tenure

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