Question

Indian election in 1971 started with congress ‘ Garibi Hatao’ slogans. as oil price increased in the national markets, India too was captured in the inflation. rising prices of oil, food grains and other essential commodities led to massive protest in many parts of the country. students protest protest in Gujrat and Bihar during 1974 led to the emergence of leaders such as Morarji Desai, Jaiprakash Narayana among others.
Moreover, there was a railway strike organised by George Fernandes to meet the demand of improved working conditions and bonus for the railway employees. The period also saw the conflict between judiciary and the executive. this conflict culminated in the Famous Kesavananda Bhauti case, and later into a ruling deplaning Indira  Gandhi's election invalid.
As the Allahabad High court passed a judgement to this effect, the stage was set for political conformation between congress and apposition Parties led by Narayan.
These events finally led to the declaration of emergency by the Government on 25th June, 1975.
Who organised the railway strike in 1974?

• A. George Fernadies
• B. Jayaprakash Naraya
• C. L.K. Advani
• D. Atal Behari Vajpayee

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct answer is (A): George Fernadies