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Before which Lok Sabha elections was the slogan 'Garibi Hatao' given ?

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Garibi Hatao was the Congress slogan of Indira Gandhi in 1971. The 1971 elections were the fifth general elections.
Updated On: Nov 12, 2026
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Recall the background:
In 1969 the Congress split. Indira Gandhi then led a faction of the party and called an early election in 1971.
The opposition parties formed a grand alliance with the slogan Indira Hatao (remove Indira).

Step 2: Recall the Congress reply:
The Congress answered with the slogan Garibi Hatao (remove poverty).
This slogan was given before the Lok Sabha elections of 1971, which were the fifth general elections.

Step 3: Check the options:
(A) 3rd Lok Sabha was elected in 1962. This is wrong.
(B) 4th Lok Sabha was elected in 1967. This is wrong.
(C) 5th Lok Sabha was elected in 1971. This is correct.
(D) 6th Lok Sabha was elected in 1977 after the Emergency. This is wrong.

Final Answer:
The slogan Garibi Hatao was given before the 5th Lok Sabha elections, option (C).
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