Which historical period saw the RSS facing its most significant political opposition after its founding?
Quiz Options
- The immediate post-independence years (1947-1950s)
- The Nehruvian era (1950s-1960s)
- The Emergency period (1975-1977)
- The rise of the BJP (1980s onwards)
Explanation
The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi led to the ban and intense scrutiny of the RSS in the immediate aftermath of India's independence, marking a period of severe challenge.