Worksheet: Recent Developments in Indian Politics | Political Science Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, ___________ became the Prime Minister of India.

Q2: The rise of the 'Mandal Issue' in national politics was a significant development in the ___________.

Q3: The economic policy followed by various governments in India during the 1980s is also known as the ___________.

Q4: The disputed structure at Ayodhya, known as Babri Masjid, was demolished in ___________.

Q5: The Mandal Commission recommended reserving ___________ percent of seats in educational institutions and government jobs for OBCs.

Q6: The caste-based politics dominated Indian politics from the ___________.

Q7: The Rath Yatra led by LK Advani started from ___________ and ended in Ayodhya.

Q8: The Babri Masjid was a 16th-century mosque built in ___________.

Q9: The violence against Muslims in Gujarat in 2002 began after an incident at ___________.

Q10: In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections, the coalition led by ___________ was defeated, and the United Progressive Alliance came to power.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The rise of the 'Mandal Issue' in national politics had a significant impact on Indian politics.
Reason: The Mandal Commission recommended reserving 27 percent of seats for OBCs in educational institutions and government jobs.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The emergence of caste-based politics dominated Indian politics from the 1980s onwards.
Reason: In 1989 and 1991, a political party (BSP) supported by Dalit voters achieved a landmark political success.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: The Babri Masjid controversy was a significant issue in Indian politics.
Reason: The Bharatiya Janata Party supported the demand for a Ram temple at the Babri Masjid site.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The emergence of regional parties in Indian politics had no impact on the governance of the country.
Reason: Regional parties often influence the Central Government to divert more annual budget funds to their states at the expense of other states.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: The 2002 Gujarat riots were solely triggered by an accident at Godhra station.
Reason: The riots began after a train carrying karsevakas was set on fire, resulting in the death of 57 karsevakas.
(a) Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Who became the Prime Minister of India after the assassination of Indira Gandhi?

Q2: List two key developments in Indian politics during the 1980s.

Q3: What percentage of seats did the Mandal Commission recommend reserving for OBCs in educational institutions and government jobs?

Q4: Which party was supported by Dalit voters and achieved a landmark political success in 1989 and 1991?

Q5: What is the significance of the term 'Hindutva Party' with reference to the BJP?

Q6: Who built the disputed structure at Ayodhya known as Babri Masjid?

Q7: What was the main issue raised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Indian politics in the 1980s?

Q8: What event led to the massive riots in the country after the opening of the locks of the Babri Masjid?

Q9: Who led the Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, and what was its purpose?

Q10: In which year did the United Progressive Alliance come to power in the Lok Sabha elections?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of the Mandal Commission and the implementation of its recommendations in 1990.

Q2: Describe the key factors that led to the rise of regional parties in Indian politics during the 1980s and 1990s.

Q3: Discuss the events and aftermath of the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya.

Q4: Explain the causes and consequences of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Q5: What consensus emerged in Indian politics after 1990, and what were its key elements?

Q6: How did the emergence of caste-based politics impact the political landscape of India in the 1980s and 1990s?

Q7: How did the emergence of religious identity-based politics change the dynamics of Indian politics during the 1990s?

Q8: Discuss the significance of the 2004 Lok Sabha elections and the shift in political power.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of the Mandal Commission and the implementation of its recommendations in 1990.

Q2: Describe the key factors that led to the rise of regional parties in Indian politics during the 1980s and 1990s.

Q3: Discuss the events and aftermath of the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya.

Q4: Explain the causes and consequences of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

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