Democracy/Authoritarianism: India

How many people voted in the last parliamentary elections in India in 2024?

• Around 246 million

• Around 423 million

• Around 642 million

• Around 911 million

Was there already a military coup in India after independence in 1947?

• Yes, already two times

• No, never

• Yes, already once

• Yes, already three times

Which neighbor country is seen as very hostile towards India?

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan

• Nepal

• Sri Lanka

Under which prime Minister India was under State of Emergency (non-democratic system) in the 1970s?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

• Manmohan Singh

How did US think tank Freedom House assess India in their latest Index?

• Free

• Partly Free

• Not Free

Who elected the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

• The Lok Sabha (Parliament)

• The people (direct vote)

• The BJP (the political party)

• Droupadi Murmu (the Indian President)

From which party is current Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

• Congress Party (moderate leftist)

• BJP (Hindu nationalist)

• Indian Union Muslim League

• Liberal Party of India

Does India execute the death penalty until now?

• Yes

• No

• It is temporarily suspended

What does the latest report of Amnesty International state about "freedom of religion"?

• India is a secular country and always upholds freedom of religion

• Criminal laws were used disproportionately against religious minorities, particularly Muslims

• Religious minorities are not suppressed and are included in political decision-making

• India has a Hindu state does not allow any other religions to practice their religion

On which position out of 180 countries is India ranked in the 2024 Press Freedom Index of RwB? (1=best, 180=worst)

• 63

• 91

• 125

• 159