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Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.Q. What is the current name of Madras?- a)Telangana
- b)Chennai
- c)Tamil Nadu
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.
Q. What is the current name of Madras?
a)
Telangana
b)
Chennai
c)
Tamil Nadu
d)
None of the above
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Arun Yadav answered |
Chennai was previously called Madras. Madras was the shortened name of the fishing village Madraspatnam, where the British East India Company built a fort and factory (trading post) in 1639–40. Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.
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Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.Q. On what agenda DMK came into power in Tamil Nadu?- a)Eradication of poverty.
- b)Agenda against one party dominance.
- c)Promise to increase educational institutions.
- d)Against the imposition of Hindi as a national language.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.
Q. On what agenda DMK came into power in Tamil Nadu?
a)
Eradication of poverty.
b)
Agenda against one party dominance.
c)
Promise to increase educational institutions.
d)
Against the imposition of Hindi as a national language.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Palaniswamy had stated that Tamil Nadu was against the imposition of Hindi as a compulsory third language in schools. He also opposed the promotion of Sanskrit.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: This coalition-like character of the Congress gave it an unusual strength.Reason: Congress acted as an extremist as far as coalition politics is concerned and handled all the issues arbitrarily.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: This coalition-like character of the Congress gave it an unusual strength.
Reason: Congress acted as an extremist as far as coalition politics is concerned and handled all the issues arbitrarily.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Instead of being rigid in politics, Congress understood that compromise and inclusiveness are the hallmarks of a coalition. This strategy put the opposition in a difficulty.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: Congress accommodated the revolutionary and pacifist, conservative and radical, extremist and moderate and the right, left and all shades of the centre.Reason: All these members had differences in deciding the party policies and launching freedom struggle.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Congress accommodated the revolutionary and pacifist, conservative and radical, extremist and moderate and the right, left and all shades of the centre.
Reason: All these members had differences in deciding the party policies and launching freedom struggle.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Though Congress had members from various ideologies and backgrounds. It managed to create a balance between them and as a result, all the freedom struggles launched by congress were responded by the people belonging to every strata of the society.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: It was not just the size of the country and the electorate that made this election unusual. The first general election was also the first big test of democracy in a poor and illiterate country.Reason: At that time there were 17 crores eligible voters, who had to elect about 3,200 MLAs and 489 Members of Lok Sabha. Yet, the elections were conducted successfully.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: It was not just the size of the country and the electorate that made this election unusual. The first general election was also the first big test of democracy in a poor and illiterate country.
Reason: At that time there were 17 crores eligible voters, who had to elect about 3,200 MLAs and 489 Members of Lok Sabha. Yet, the elections were conducted successfully.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Despite the size of the voters, the election commission was able to organize a nationwide election. It firmly believed in democracy and staked all the resources and labour to conduct the elections in a fair manner.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: The roots of the extraordinary success of the Congress party go back to the legacy of the freedom struggle.Reason: This was similar to the dominance the African National Congress has enjoyed in South Africa after the end of apartheid.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The roots of the extraordinary success of the Congress party go back to the legacy of the freedom struggle.
Reason: This was similar to the dominance the African National Congress has enjoyed in South Africa after the end of apartheid.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Indeed the dominance of Congress can be compared with that of the African National Congress. But Congress in India had the legacy of their struggle for freedom of India. Congress was seen as inheritor of the national movement.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: The elections had to be postponed twice and finally held from October 1951 to February 1952.Reason: But this election is referred to as the 1951 election since most parts of the country voted in January 1951.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The elections had to be postponed twice and finally held from October 1951 to February 1952.
Reason: But this election is referred to as the 1951 election since most parts of the country voted in January 1951.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
The elections had to be postponed. Since the majority of the population was able to vote in January 1952, it is referred as 1952 elections.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was formed in 1986 with Shyama Prasad Mukherjee as its Founder-President.Reason: It emphasized the idea of one country, one culture and one nation and believed that the country could become modern, progressive and strong on the basis of Indian culture and traditions.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was formed in 1986 with Shyama Prasad Mukherjee as its Founder-President.
Reason: It emphasized the idea of one country, one culture and one nation and believed that the country could become modern, progressive and strong on the basis of Indian culture and traditions.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was formed in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. It emphasized that the country can be modern by following Indian culture only. Its ideology was based on right wing politics.
The First General Elections in India were held in the year- a)1951.
- b)1952.
- c)1953.
- d)1954.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The First General Elections in India were held in the year
a)
1951.
b)
1952.
c)
1953.
d)
1954.
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Prerna Nair answered |
The first general elections, conducted for 489 seats in 401 constituencies, represented 26 Indian states. At that time, there were 314 one-seat, 86 two-seat and even one three-seat constituency.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The Indian National Congress was expected to lose this election.
Reason: The Congress party, as it was popularly known, had inherited the legacy of the national movement.
- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
- d)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The Indian National Congress was expected to lose this election.
Reason: The Congress party, as it was popularly known, had inherited the legacy of the national movement.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
d)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
This period was the inception of “One Party dominance” in the politics of India. There was no other party which could give congress a tough competition. Hence, Congress won the elections as expected.
- Statement I: The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was established in 1951.
- Statement II: The Jana Sangh was originally linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- Statement III: The Jana Sangh advocated for making English the official language of India.
- Statement IV: The Jana Sangh had limited success in the 1952 and 1957 general elections.
- a)Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.
- b)Statements II, III, and IV are correct.
- c)Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
- d)Statements I, II, and IV are correct.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
- Statement I: The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was established in 1951.
- Statement II: The Jana Sangh was originally linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- Statement III: The Jana Sangh advocated for making English the official language of India.
- Statement IV: The Jana Sangh had limited success in the 1952 and 1957 general elections.
a)
Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.
b)
Statements II, III, and IV are correct.
c)
Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
d)
Statements I, II, and IV are correct.
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Pallavi Sen answered |
Overview of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh
The Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) was a significant political party in India, and understanding its foundation and ideologies is crucial for grasping its role in Indian politics.
Correct Statements
- i: The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was established in 1951.
This statement is correct. The BJS was founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee as a political arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- ii: The Jana Sangh was originally linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
This statement is also correct. The BJS was indeed linked to the RSS and was formed to promote Hindu nationalist ideas in the political sphere.
- iii: The Jana Sangh advocated for making English the official language of India.
This statement is incorrect. The Jana Sangh primarily advocated for Hindi as the national language, aligning with its nationalist ideology.
- iv: The Jana Sangh had limited success in the 1952 and 1957 general elections.
This statement is correct. The BJS did face challenges in gaining substantial political traction during these elections, reflecting its limited success.
Conclusion
Based on the evaluations, the correct statements are i, ii, and iv. Therefore, option 'D' (i, ii, and iv) is indeed the correct answer. The BJS played a foundational role in shaping the political landscape of India, emphasizing Hindu nationalism and advocating for cultural unity.
The Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) was a significant political party in India, and understanding its foundation and ideologies is crucial for grasping its role in Indian politics.
Correct Statements
- i: The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was established in 1951.
This statement is correct. The BJS was founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee as a political arm of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- ii: The Jana Sangh was originally linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
This statement is also correct. The BJS was indeed linked to the RSS and was formed to promote Hindu nationalist ideas in the political sphere.
- iii: The Jana Sangh advocated for making English the official language of India.
This statement is incorrect. The Jana Sangh primarily advocated for Hindi as the national language, aligning with its nationalist ideology.
- iv: The Jana Sangh had limited success in the 1952 and 1957 general elections.
This statement is correct. The BJS did face challenges in gaining substantial political traction during these elections, reflecting its limited success.
Conclusion
Based on the evaluations, the correct statements are i, ii, and iv. Therefore, option 'D' (i, ii, and iv) is indeed the correct answer. The BJS played a foundational role in shaping the political landscape of India, emphasizing Hindu nationalism and advocating for cultural unity.
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidency asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.Q. Who was the vice-president to Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?- a)V. V. Giri
- b)N Sanjeeva Reddy
- c)Zakir Hussain
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:
India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidency asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.
Q. Who was the vice-president to Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?
a)
V. V. Giri
b)
N Sanjeeva Reddy
c)
Zakir Hussain
d)
None of the above
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Zakir Husain was born in Hyderabad, Telangana on 8 February 1897.[2] He became the Governor of Bihar in 1957 to 1962. Later he became the 2nd Vice President of India after Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He served in the post from 13 May 1962 to 12 May 1967.In 13 May 1967 he was elected as the 3rd President of India after Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.He was the Muslim President of India.[3] But his term was short-lived. He died in New Delhi on 3 May 1969 and became the 1st President to die in office.
The Indian leader who is the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award is- a)Balraj Madhok.
- b)Rajagopalachari.
- c)B.R. Ambedkar.
- d)K.M. Munshi.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Indian leader who is the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award is
a)
Balraj Madhok.
b)
Rajagopalachari.
c)
B.R. Ambedkar.
d)
K.M. Munshi.
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Preethi Sen answered |
C. Rajagopalachari was a senior leader of Congress and literary writer; and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He was a member of Constituent Assembly and the first Indian to be the Governor General of India. He was the founder of the Swatantra Party (1959).
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: What distinguished the dominance of the Congress party in India from all the other cases was it happened under democratic conditions.Reason: Many parties contested elections in conditions of free and fair elections and yet the Congress managed to win election after election.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: What distinguished the dominance of the Congress party in India from all the other cases was it happened under democratic conditions.
Reason: Many parties contested elections in conditions of free and fair elections and yet the Congress managed to win election after election.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
In the other cases the dominance of one party was ensured by compromising democracy. But Congress never restricted any party to compete in the elections. Elections were conducted peacefully and in a fair manner.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: The Communists failed to generate popular support for their position and were crushed by the armed forces.Reason: This forced them to rethink their position. In 1951 the Communist Party abandoned the path of violent revolution and decided to participate in the approaching general elections.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The Communists failed to generate popular support for their position and were crushed by the armed forces.
Reason: This forced them to rethink their position. In 1951 the Communist Party abandoned the path of violent revolution and decided to participate in the approaching general elections.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
The Communists failed to generate popular support for their position and were crushed by the armed forces. This forced them to rethink their position. In 1951 the Communist Party abandoned the path of violent revolution and decided to participate in the approaching general elections. In the first general election, CPI won 16 seats and emerged as the largest opposition party. The party’s support was more concentrated in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Kerala
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: The factions took different ideological positions making the Congress appear as a grand centrist party.Reason: The Bhartiya Jana Sangh called for a reunion of India and Pakistan in Akhand Bharat. The party was in forefront of the agitation to replace English with Hindi as the official language of India and was also opposed to the granting of concessions to religious and cultural minorities.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: The factions took different ideological positions making the Congress appear as a grand centrist party.
Reason: The Bhartiya Jana Sangh called for a reunion of India and Pakistan in Akhand Bharat. The party was in forefront of the agitation to replace English with Hindi as the official language of India and was also opposed to the granting of concessions to religious and cultural minorities.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Congress and Bhartiya Jana Sangh were the two different sides of the coin of Indian politics. Congress supported the idea of the secularism and was leaning towards the leftist ideology. Bhartiya Jana Sangh, since its inception, was of the ideology which never favoured any concessions to be given to the minorities. It had a very clear vision of Akhand Bharat.
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.Q. What two major crises India faced during Shastri’s tenure?- a)Political and social crises.
- b)Economic and serious food crises.
- c)War and communalism.
- d)War and political crises.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:
Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.
Q. What two major crises India faced during Shastri’s tenure?
a)
Political and social crises.
b)
Economic and serious food crises.
c)
War and communalism.
d)
War and political crises.
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Harshitha Basu answered |
Explanation:
Economic Crisis:
- During Lal Bahadur Shastri's tenure as Prime Minister, India faced the economic implications of the war with China, which had a significant impact on the country's economy.
- The failed monsoons, drought, and serious food crisis further exacerbated the economic challenges, leading to widespread hardship among the population.
Serious Food Crisis:
- The serious food crisis was a major challenge during Shastri's time as Prime Minister, with the country grappling with food shortages and scarcity.
- The lack of adequate food supplies posed a threat to the well-being of the population, necessitating urgent measures to address the crisis.
Significance of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' Slogan:
- Shastri's famous slogan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' symbolised the country's resolve to face both the economic challenges and the war with Pakistan.
- The slogan highlighted the importance of both the soldiers (jawans) and farmers (kisans) in safeguarding the nation's security and ensuring its food security.
Conclusion:
- In conclusion, the two major crises that India faced during Lal Bahadur Shastri's tenure as Prime Minister were the economic crisis resulting from the war with China and the serious food crisis caused by failed monsoons and drought. Shastri's leadership during these challenging times, as reflected in his famous slogan, played a crucial role in guiding the country through these difficult circumstances.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: Our leaders were conscious of the critical role of politics in any democracy.Reason: They did not see politics as a problem; they saw it as a way of solving the problems.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Our leaders were conscious of the critical role of politics in any democracy.
Reason: They did not see politics as a problem; they saw it as a way of solving the problems.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Every society needs to decide how it will govern and regulate itself. There are always different policy alternatives to choose from. There are different groups with different and conflicting aspirations. How do we resolve these differences? Democratic politics is an answer to this question. Our leaders meticulously chose what was right for the nation.
The constitution of India came into effect on the- a)26 January 1948.
- b)12 March 1948.
- c)26 November 1949.
- d)26 January 1950.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The constitution of India came into effect on the
a)
26 January 1948.
b)
12 March 1948.
c)
26 November 1949.
d)
26 January 1950.
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Nandita Joshi answered |
The Constitution of India was adopted on the 26 November 1949 and it came into effect on the 26 January 1950.
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidentship asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.Q. Whose name was proposed for president by Indira Gandhi?- a)V. V. Giri
- b)N Sanjeeva Reddy
- c)Zakir Hussain
- d)Indira Gandhi herself
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:
India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidentship asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.
Q. Whose name was proposed for president by Indira Gandhi?
a)
V. V. Giri
b)
N Sanjeeva Reddy
c)
Zakir Hussain
d)
Indira Gandhi herself
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was elected on 21 July 1977 and was sworn in as the sixth President of India on 25 July 1977. Reddy worked with three governments, with Prime Ministers Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi.
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.Q. What was the tenure of Shastri as a PM of India?- a)1966 to 1970
- b)1967 to 1970
- c)1964 to 1966
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:
Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.
Q. What was the tenure of Shastri as a PM of India?
a)
1966 to 1970
b)
1967 to 1970
c)
1964 to 1966
d)
None of the above
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Lal Bahadur Shastri, (born October 2, 1904, Mughalsarai, India—died January 11, 1966, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, U.S.S.R.), Indian statesman, prime minister of India (1964–66) after Jawaharlal Nehru.
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:Assertion: Congress evolved from its origins in 1785 as a pressure group for the newly educated, professional and commercial classes to a mass movement in the twentieth century.Reason: Thus the Congress began as a party dominated by the English speaking, upper caste, upper middle-class and urban elite.- a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- c)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- d)(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion: Congress evolved from its origins in 1785 as a pressure group for the newly educated, professional and commercial classes to a mass movement in the twentieth century.
Reason: Thus the Congress began as a party dominated by the English speaking, upper caste, upper middle-class and urban elite.
a)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b)
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c)
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
d)
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Congress party evolved in 1885. Its initial members were from upper class, elites, and English-speaking class. But with every movement it launched, the common people from all the caste and class began to be included in Congress.
The first three Lok Sabha elections of 1952, 1957 and 1962 were dominated by the Congress Party under the leadership of:- a)Mahatma Gandhi
- b)Indira Gandhi
- c)Shayama Prasad Mukherjee
- d)Jawahar Lal Nehru
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The first three Lok Sabha elections of 1952, 1957 and 1962 were dominated by the Congress Party under the leadership of:
a)
Mahatma Gandhi
b)
Indira Gandhi
c)
Shayama Prasad Mukherjee
d)
Jawahar Lal Nehru
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Charvi Sharma answered |
Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister after the first general elections.
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.Q. Why Shastri resigned from the position of Railway Minister?- a)Accepting moral responsibility for railway accident.
- b)He was forced to resign.
- c)His party lost elections.
- d)None of the above.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:
Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.
Q. Why Shastri resigned from the position of Railway Minister?
a)
Accepting moral responsibility for railway accident.
b)
He was forced to resign.
c)
His party lost elections.
d)
None of the above.
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Deepika Reddy answered |
Reason for Shastri's Resignation:
There was only one reason for Lal Bahadur Shastri resigning from the position of Railway Minister - accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. This act displayed his integrity and accountability as a leader.
Explanation:
- Moral Responsibility: Shastri felt morally responsible for the railway accident that occurred under his watch as the Railway Minister. Even though he may not have been directly involved in causing the accident, he believed that as the head of the department, he should take responsibility for any mishap.
- Ethical Leadership: Shastri's decision to resign showcased his ethical leadership style. By stepping down from his position, he set a precedent for accountability and integrity in public service. This action earned him respect and admiration from the public.
- Setting an Example: Resigning from a ministerial position due to a moral obligation was not a common practice in politics during that time. Shastri's act of resignation set an example for other leaders to prioritize principles over personal gain or power.
- Public Perception: Shastri's resignation was viewed positively by the public, as it demonstrated his commitment to upholding ethical standards in governance. It also showed that he valued the lives and safety of the citizens above his own position.
- Legacy: Shastri's resignation for moral reasons left a lasting impact on the political landscape of India. It highlighted the importance of accountability and integrity in public office, which are essential qualities for effective leadership.
There was only one reason for Lal Bahadur Shastri resigning from the position of Railway Minister - accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. This act displayed his integrity and accountability as a leader.
Explanation:
- Moral Responsibility: Shastri felt morally responsible for the railway accident that occurred under his watch as the Railway Minister. Even though he may not have been directly involved in causing the accident, he believed that as the head of the department, he should take responsibility for any mishap.
- Ethical Leadership: Shastri's decision to resign showcased his ethical leadership style. By stepping down from his position, he set a precedent for accountability and integrity in public service. This action earned him respect and admiration from the public.
- Setting an Example: Resigning from a ministerial position due to a moral obligation was not a common practice in politics during that time. Shastri's act of resignation set an example for other leaders to prioritize principles over personal gain or power.
- Public Perception: Shastri's resignation was viewed positively by the public, as it demonstrated his commitment to upholding ethical standards in governance. It also showed that he valued the lives and safety of the citizens above his own position.
- Legacy: Shastri's resignation for moral reasons left a lasting impact on the political landscape of India. It highlighted the importance of accountability and integrity in public office, which are essential qualities for effective leadership.
- Statement I: The Socialist Party emerged from a faction within the Indian National Congress.
- Statement II: The Socialist Party successfully contested and won the majority in several state elections during the 1950s.
- Statement III: The Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was formed in 1934.
- Statement IV: The Socialist Party later gave rise to several other socialist factions.
- a)Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
- b)Statements II, III, and IV are correct.
- c)Statements I, II, and IV are correct.
- d)Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
- Statement I: The Socialist Party emerged from a faction within the Indian National Congress.
- Statement II: The Socialist Party successfully contested and won the majority in several state elections during the 1950s.
- Statement III: The Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was formed in 1934.
- Statement IV: The Socialist Party later gave rise to several other socialist factions.
a)
Statements I, III, and IV are correct.
b)
Statements II, III, and IV are correct.
c)
Statements I, II, and IV are correct.
d)
Statements I, II, III, and IV are correct.
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Pj Commerce Academy answered |
The Socialist Party did emerge from a faction within the Indian National Congress, with the CSP forming in 1934. The party later splintered into various factions. However, it did not achieve significant electoral success in the 1950s, so Statement II is incorrect.
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. What does the cartoon represent?- a)General elections 1989
- b)Midterm elections 1971
- c)The Presidential elections of 1969
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. What does the cartoon represent?
a)
General elections 1989
b)
Midterm elections 1971
c)
The Presidential elections of 1969
d)
None of the above
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
The Election Commission of India held indirect 5th presidential elections of India on 16 August 1969. Varahagiri Venkata Giri with 420,077 votes won in a runoff election over his rival Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy who got 405,427 votes.
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. Why Indira Gandhi in the picture looks pleased?- a)Because she can now impose emergency in the country.
- b)Because her nominee won.
- c)Because the person won was a relative to her.
- d)All the above.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. Why Indira Gandhi in the picture looks pleased?
a)
Because she can now impose emergency in the country.
b)
Because her nominee won.
c)
Because the person won was a relative to her.
d)
All the above.
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Priyanka answered |
She supported VVGiri and he won presidential election .
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.Q. In how many states Congress lost the majority?- a)Five states
- b)Seven states
- c)Nine states
- d)Eleven states
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.
Q. In how many states Congress lost the majority?
a)
Five states
b)
Seven states
c)
Nine states
d)
Eleven states
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
In 1967 Assembly polls, the Congress did not get a majority in the states of Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal. Orissa, Goa, Kerala and Madras. In Rajasthan it did not get a majority but formed a government with help from others.
Assertion (A): The first general election in India in 1952 was a significant milestone in the country's democratic journey.Reason (R): The success of the first general election in India demonstrated the viability of democracy in a diverse and largely illiterate population.- a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true, but R is false.
- d)A is false, but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Assertion (A): The first general election in India in 1952 was a significant milestone in the country's democratic journey.
Reason (R): The success of the first general election in India demonstrated the viability of democracy in a diverse and largely illiterate population.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true, but R is false.
d)
A is false, but R is true.
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Crafty Classes answered |
The first general election in India was indeed a significant milestone because it marked the successful implementation of universal adult franchise in a country with immense diversity and a largely illiterate population. The reason given explains why the election was significant, as it showed that democracy could work effectively even in challenging conditions.
Arrange the following events in chronological order: - Formation of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh
- First General Election in India
- Adoption of India's Constitution
- Communist Party's victory in Kerala
- a)3, 2, 1, 4
- b)3, 1, 2, 4
- c)2, 3, 1, 4
- d)3, 2, 4, 1
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Arrange the following events in chronological order:
- Formation of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh
- First General Election in India
- Adoption of India's Constitution
- Communist Party's victory in Kerala
a)
3, 2, 1, 4
b)
3, 1, 2, 4
c)
2, 3, 1, 4
d)
3, 2, 4, 1
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Crafty Classes answered |
The chronological order of the events is as follows: The adoption of India's Constitution (1949/1950), the formation of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951), the first General Election in India (1952), and the Communist Party's victory in Kerala (1957).
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. Which party did Indira Gandhi lead in 1971 elections?- a)Congress (R)
- b)Congress (O)
- c)Congress United
- d)UPA
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. Which party did Indira Gandhi lead in 1971 elections?
a)
Congress (R)
b)
Congress (O)
c)
Congress United
d)
UPA
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Starware answered |
Indira Gandhi led Congress ( R ), also called Congress (Requisitionists). It was described as the New Congress as Indira Gandhi claimed that her group was the real Congress.
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.Q. In how many states a coalition government of non congress parties were formed?- a)Eight
- b)Seven
- c)Six
- d)Ten
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follows: The dramatic nature of the political change would be more apparent to you at the State level. The Congress lost majority in as many as seven States. In two other States, defections prevented it from forming a government. These nine States where the Congress lost power were spread across the country – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, Madras and Kerala. In Madras State (now called Tamil Nadu), a regional party — the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) – came to power by securing a clear majority. The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language. This was the first time, any non-Congress party had secured a majority of its own in any State. In the other eight States, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed. A popular saying was that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single Congress ruled State. It was a strange feeling for those who were used to seeing the Congress in power.
Q. In how many states a coalition government of non congress parties were formed?
a)
Eight
b)
Seven
c)
Six
d)
Ten
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Aniket Khanna answered |
Explanation:
States with Coalition Governments:
- In eight states, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed.
- These states were Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, and Kerala.
Therefore, in a total of eight states, coalition governments of non-Congress parties were formed.
States with Coalition Governments:
- In eight states, coalition governments consisting of different non-Congress parties were formed.
- These states were Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa, and Kerala.
Therefore, in a total of eight states, coalition governments of non-Congress parties were formed.
Assertion (A): The Indian National Congress maintained dominance in the first three general elections.Reason (R): The Congress party won these elections due to its strong organizational structure and Jawaharlal Nehru's charismatic leadership.- a)Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
- b)Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- c)A is true, but R is false.
- d)A is false, but R is true.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Assertion (A): The Indian National Congress maintained dominance in the first three general elections.
Reason (R): The Congress party won these elections due to its strong organizational structure and Jawaharlal Nehru's charismatic leadership.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c)
A is true, but R is false.
d)
A is false, but R is true.
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Learning Educators answered |
The Indian National Congress did maintain dominance in the first three general elections, largely due to its well-established organizational structure and the strong leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. These factors provided the Congress with a significant advantage over other parties.
Match the following leaders with their political parties or movements:
- a)1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
- b)1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
- c)1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
- d)1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Match the following leaders with their political parties or movements:
a)
1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a
b)
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
c)
1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d
d)
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
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EduRev Humanities answered |
Jawaharlal Nehru was associated with the Indian National Congress, E.M.S. Namboodiripad with the Communist Party of India, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee with the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, and Rammanohar Lohia with the Socialist Party.
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidentship asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.Q. Who was the first president to die in office?- a)Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- b)S. Nijalingappa
- c)Zakir Hussain
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:
India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidentship asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.
Q. Who was the first president to die in office?
a)
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
b)
S. Nijalingappa
c)
Zakir Hussain
d)
None of the above
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Dr. Zakir Hussain, was the first Indian President to die in office before completing his term. He was the Third President of India. On 9 May 1967, he was declared elected as the Head of the State and was formally sworn in as the President of the Indian Republic four days later. He breathed his last on the morning of 3 May 1969.
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidentship asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.Q. Who was called “Gungi Gudiya”?- a)Indira Gandhi
- b)Lal Bahadur Shastri
- c)S. Nijalingappa
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the paragraph given below and answer the questions that follows:
India’s grand old party, the Congress, faced its first major split as the old guard led by party President, S. Nijalingappa expelled Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the party for “fostering a cult of personality”. The “Syndicate”, as the senior members were called, could not quite come to terms with the fact that the “Gungi Gudiya” (dumb doll)-their snide reference for Indira-had a mind of her own. The break was complete when Indira after proposing N. Sanjeeva Reddy’s name for presidentship asked Congressmen to “vote according to their conscience”. V. V. Giri, the rebel Congress candidate won. When the communal temperature was at its peak in India, the country had a Muslim President and a Muslim Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. After serving as vicepresident to the great Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan for five years, Zakir Hussain, an academic and former vice-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, became the philosopher scholar’s successor at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1967. Hussain, however, had one of the briefest terms as the country’s president as he died less than two years later. He was also the first Indian president to die in office.
Q. Who was called “Gungi Gudiya”?
a)
Indira Gandhi
b)
Lal Bahadur Shastri
c)
S. Nijalingappa
d)
None of the above
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Indira Gandhi was called 'gungi gudiya' for the first time by former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Dwarka Prasad Mishra (former National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra's father) after she was elected Congress's parliamentary leader in 1966.
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.Q. What was the famous slogan given by Shastri?- a)“Aya Ram, Gaya Ram”
- b)“Swachha Bharat, Swastha Bharat”
- c)“Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follows:
Earlier, Lal Bahadur Shastri had resigned from the position of Railway Minister accepting moral responsibility for a major railway accident. Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. During Shastri’s brief Prime Ministership, the country faced two major challenges. While India was still recovering from the economic implications of the war with China; failed monsoons, drought and serious food crisis presented a grave challenge. As discussed in the previous chapter, the country also faced a war with Pakistan in 1965. Shastri’s famous slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, symbolised the country’s resolve to face both these challenges. Shastri’s Prime Ministership came to an abrupt end on 10 January, 1966, when he suddenly expired in Tashkent, then in USSR and currently the capital of Uzbekistan. He was there to discuss and sign an agreement with Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, to end the war.
Q. What was the famous slogan given by Shastri?
a)
“Aya Ram, Gaya Ram”
b)
“Swachha Bharat, Swastha Bharat”
c)
“Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”
d)
None of the above
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Ojasvi Mehta answered |
Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan was a slogan given by the second Prime Minister of India Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1965 at a public gathering at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi.
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. What was the outcome of these elections labelled as?- a)The Great Finish
- b)An Extraordinary Finish
- c)Indira, the Iron Lady
- d)The Grand Finish
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. What was the outcome of these elections labelled as?
a)
The Great Finish
b)
An Extraordinary Finish
c)
Indira, the Iron Lady
d)
The Grand Finish
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Starware answered |
The outcome is labelled as ''The Grand Finish” because the Indira Gandhi's Congress (R) won 352 seats whereas the leading opposition figures of the Congress (O) won merely 16 seats. This race was over before the start and "The Grand Alliance" of the opposition proved a grand failure.
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. The cartoon depicts the results of which elections?- a)The results of 1989 elections
- b)The results of 1971 elections
- c)The results of 1969 elections
- d)The results of 1990 elections
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Study the picture given below and answer the questions that follows:
Q. The cartoon depicts the results of which elections?
a)
The results of 1989 elections
b)
The results of 1971 elections
c)
The results of 1969 elections
d)
The results of 1990 elections
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Starware answered |
It depicts the result of the Lok Sabha elections of 1971 because it was easily won by Indira Gandhi with 352 seats on its own.
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