Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared emergency on 25 June 1975, which lasted for _____ months.

Correct option is B

The correct option is: (b) 21

• Prime MinisterIndira Gandhi declared a National Emergencyin India on25th June 1975.

• This emergency remained in effect until21st March 1977, lasting for21 months.

• It was proclaimed due tointernal disturbances, making it the only instance of emergency declared on such grounds in Indian history.

• Type: Internal Emergency underArticle 352of the Constitution.

• Notable Actions: Suspension of elections, press censorship, curtailing of civil liberties, preventive detentions.

• Official Duration: 25 June 1975 – 21 March 1977.

• Impact: Widespread criticism; led to constitutional amendments later to limit emergency powers.