Question 4GS1GS1
Censorship of public media such as press undermined democratic accountability.
Introduction
Censorship of public media such as press undermined democratic accountability.
10 words
Main Body
Impact on political landscape: (1) Arrest of leaders that dissented led to suppression of opposition (2) Counteracted judicial rulings nullifying Indira Gandhi's elections → violated supremacy of constitution (3) Press was used to spread propaganda and manipulate public opinion.
The Emergency established a unitary all-powerful govt at centre and led to Indira Gandhi's ouster in 1977 elections.
— Varun Tokas · AIR 117
57 words2 paragraphs
- Clearly identifies three specific impacts of press censorship
- Connects censorship to broader democratic implications
- References specific historical events (1977 elections)
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Topper
Varun Tokas
AIR 117
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
The Freedom Struggle and Democratic institutions
Press freedom and accountability during Emergency
Writing Stats
67
Total words
2
Paragraphs