Question

Identify and choose the incorrect pair:

• A. Lal Bahadur Shastri – Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
• B. Indira Gandhi – Garibi Hatao
• C. Syndicate – A group of powerful opposition leaders against Indira Gandhi
• D. Grand Alliance – Formed by all Non-Congress Parties

Hint:

Be careful with terminology when dealing with political factions—ensure you understand the groupings within and outside the party.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The "Syndicate" was a faction of senior Congress Party leaders who opposed Indira Gandhi's leadership due to her centralization of power. They were internal party figures, not external opposition. In contrast, the Grand Alliance comprised opposition parties from outside Congress, aiming to challenge Indira Gandhi.
Therefore, option (C) is incorrect because it misidentifies the Syndicate as opposition leaders, when they were indeed Congress leaders.
Consequently, the correct answer is (C) Syndicate – A group of powerful opposition leaders against Indira Gandhi.