What factors led to Indira Gandhi being reelected for a fourth term as prime minister?
A. war with Pakistan and public outrage at the previous prime minister
B. support from the previous prime minister and an economic crisis
C. public opinion and economic crisis
D. name recognition and public outrage at the previous prime minister
C. public opinion and economic crisis
Indira Gandhi was reelected for a fourth term as prime minister primarily due to her popularity among the Indian public and also partly because of a growing economic crisis during that time. Gandhi's strong leadership and charisma resonated with the voters, contributing to her reelection despite the challenges faced by the country.
Why did India seize control of Kashmir in 1947?(1 point)
Responses
A. It was the route through which almost all invaders of India had come.
B. The majority of the population was Hindu.
C. Pakistan had agreed to India’s takeover.
D. The people of Kashmir had voted to be part of India.
A. It was the route through which almost all invaders of India had come.
The primary reason for India's seizure of control of Kashmir in 1947 was its strategic location as the route through which almost all invaders of India had historically come. This geographical importance played a significant role in India's decision to assert control over the region to secure its borders and protect its territorial integrity.
What was a goal of the Nonaligned Movement?
A. to monitor the 38th parallel between North and South Korea
B. to provide aid to North Vietnam during the Vietnam War
C. to keep newly independent countries out of costly Cold War conflicts
D. to prevent communism from spreading
C. to keep newly independent countries out of costly Cold War conflicts
The goal of the Nonaligned Movement was to keep newly independent countries out of costly Cold War conflicts. The movement aimed to promote peace, cooperation, and neutrality in the midst of the hostile tensions of the Cold War between the Western and Eastern blocs.