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Flashcards: Era of One Party Dominance 50 Flashcards 
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What was a significant challenge India faced immediately after gaining independence in terms of governance? |
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Establishing a stable democratic system amidst the backdrop of diverse socio-economic conditions and a largely illiterate population.  |
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Fill in the blanks: India's Constitution was adopted on ___ and came into effect on ___. |
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26 November 1949; 26 January 1950 |
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True or False: The first general election in India was held in 1950. |
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False. The first general election was held in 1952.  |
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What was the main task of the Election Commission in organizing the first general elections in India? |
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Delimiting constituencies, compiling voter rolls, and ensuring proper inclusion of women in the electoral process.  |
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Riddle: I am a landmark in Indian democracy, showcasing the power of universal adult franchise among a diverse population. What am I? |
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The first general election of 1952.  |
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What did observers both within and outside India say about the first general elections? |
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They lauded the election as a testament to the viability of democracy in diverse socio-economic conditions.  |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following statements is true about India's first general election in 1952? A) It was a failure due to low voter turnout. B) It demonstrated the success of universal adult franchise. C) It was held in 1950. D) It required no postponements. |
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B) It demonstrated the success of universal adult franchise.  |
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What was the traditional voting method used during the first general election? |
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Voters received a blank ballot paper and deposited it into individual boxes for each candidate, which were labeled with the candidates' symbols and names.  |
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The transition to a simpler voting method involved stamping a ballot paper that included ___ and ___. |
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Candidate names and symbols |
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True or False: The system of using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was fully adopted by 2004. |
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True |
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Approximately how many steel boxes were used during the first general election? |
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20 lakh steel boxes  |
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Riddle: I am a machine that helps you vote, making the process easy and remote. What am I? |
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Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)  |
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What complex preparation was required for each ballot box in the early voting system? |
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Each box had to display the candidate's symbol and name in multiple languages along with constituency and polling station details. |
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Fill in the blank: The voting system that lasted for about forty years required voters to ___ their choice of candidate. |
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Stamp  |
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What marked a significant evolution in the voting process in the late 1990s? |
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The adoption of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)  |
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What was the outcome of the first general election in India for the Indian National Congress? |
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The Indian National Congress emerged victorious, winning 364 out of 489 Lok Sabha seats.  |
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Fill in the blanks: Jawaharlal Nehru assumed the role of ___ following the first general election and solidified Congress's ___ leadership. |
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Prime Minister; national  |
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True or False: The Indian National Congress lost significant power in the elections of 1957 and 1962. |
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False; Congress maintained its dominance, securing three-fourths of Lok Sabha seats in both elections. |
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What electoral method contributed to the Congress party winning a disproportionate number of seats in elections? |
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The first-past-the-post electoral method allowed Congress to win more seats than their proportional vote share.  |
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Riddle: I am a party that dominated Indian politics after independence, led by a charismatic leader named Nehru. Who am I? |
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The Indian National Congress. |
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Fill in the blanks: Although there were instances like the 1957 Kerala election where a ___-led coalition took power, Congress largely controlled both national and state governments. |
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CPI (Communist Party of India)  |
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What percentage of Lok Sabha seats did the Indian National Congress secure in the first general election? |
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Approximately 74.4% of Lok Sabha seats.  |
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What significant political event occurred in Kerala in March 1957? |
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The Communist Party secured a majority in the Kerala legislature, winning 60 out of 126 seats. |
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Fill in the blank: The first instance worldwide of a Communist party government gaining power through democratic elections occurred in ___ in 1957. |
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Kerala  |
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True or False: The Congress party responded to their defeat in Kerala by supporting the Communist-led government. |
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False. The Congress party initiated a 'liberation struggle' against the Communist-led government. |
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