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Flashcards: Recent Developments in Indian Politics 50 Flashcards 
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What significant political shift occurred in India since the late 1980s? |
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There has been a decline in the dominance of the Congress party and an increase in the importance of coalition politics. |
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Fill in the blanks: The rise of ___ and ___ parties in India has changed the political dynamics significantly. |
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Regional and identity-based |
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True or False: The political landscape in India has remained static since the late 1980s. |
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False; the political landscape has undergone significant changes.  |
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What role did economic reforms play in Indian politics during the 1990s and early 2000s? |
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Economic reforms transformed the economy and influenced political dynamics by encouraging new political groups.  |
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Riddle: I can change the course of votes but cannot be seen. I influence people with my ideas, yet I have no physical form. What am I? |
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Political ideology. |
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What key factors have shaped the flexibility of India's democratic system in recent decades? |
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The emergence of new political groups, coalition politics, and the debate over social issues.  |
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Fill in the blank: The 1990s and early 2000s in India were marked by ___ that sparked debates and discussions. |
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Controversial social issues |
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Short Answer: Describe the impact of coalition politics on Indian governance. |
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Coalition politics has led to more inclusive governance and the representation of diverse interests, but it can also result in instability.  |
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What significant political shift occurred in India after the 1989 elections? |
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The Congress party was defeated, marking the end of the 'Congress system' and resulting in a significant loss of its dominance in Indian politics.  |
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The Mandal Commission's recommendations led to the reservation of jobs for which group? |
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Other Backward Classes (OBCs).  |
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True or False: The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi occurred during the 1989 Lok Sabha elections. |
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False. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in May 1991, not during the 1989 elections.  |
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Fill in the blank: The economic reforms initiated under Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 are referred to as the ___ program. |
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Structural adjustment |
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What was the central issue that reshaped discussions on secularism and democracy in India during the 1990s? |
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The Ram Janmabhoomi dispute. |
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Riddle: I was the Prime Minister who led the Congress to a big win and was later assassinated; who am I? |
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Rajiv Gandhi. |
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What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on November 9, 2019? |
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It led to the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. |
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How did the 1989 elections affect the Congress party's seat count in the Lok Sabha? |
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The Congress party's seats dropped from 415 in 1984 to 197 in 1989.  |
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True or False: The Congress party regained its dominant role in Indian politics after the 1991 elections. |
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False. Although Congress improved in 1991, it never regained its dominant role.  |
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The violent protests against the Mandal Commission's recommendations primarily involved which two groups? |
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Supporters and opponents of OBC reservations.  |
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What marked the end of the Congress party's dominance in Indian politics? |
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The defeat of the Congress party in the 1989 elections marked the end of its dominance over the Indian party system.  |
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Fill in the blanks: The period after 1989 in India was characterized by the emergence of a ___-party system where no single party could dominate. |
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Multi  |
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True or False: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a clear majority in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in 2004. |
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False. The BJP achieved a clear majority on its own for the first time in 2014.  |
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What significant political development occurred in the 1990s regarding regional parties? |
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The 1990s saw the rise of powerful political parties and movements that represented Dalits and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), significantly influencing the political landscape.  |
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Riddle: I am a coalition formed in 1996 to include various regional parties and the Janata Dal. I aimed to keep the BJP out of power. What am I? |
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The United Front government.  |
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Short Answer: What was the role of the Left in the United Front government formed in 1996? |
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The Left supported the United Front government in 1996, while Congress provided support to keep the BJP out of power.  |
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Multiple Choice: Which party emerged as a dominant force in Indian politics after 2014? A) Congress B) BSP C) BJP D) SP |
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C) BJP  |
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