Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress system

  • Question 1
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    Which of these statements about the 1967 elections is/are correct ?
    • Congress won the Lok Sabha elections but lost the Assembly elections in many states.
    • Congress lost both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
    • Congress lost majority in the Lok Sabha but formed a coalition government with the support of some other parties.
    • Congress retained power at the Centre with an increased majority.

    Solution

    A.

    Congress won the Lok Sabha elections but lost the Assembly elections in many states.
    Question 2
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    Match the following :
    A. Syndicate (i) An elected representative leaving the party on whose ticket she/he has been elected
    B. Defection (ii) A catchy phrase that attracts public attention
    C. Slogan (iii) Parties with different ideological position coming together to oppose Congress and its policies.
    D. Anti-Congressism (iv) A group of powerful and influential leaders within the Congress.

    Solution

    A.

    Syndicate

    (i)

    A group of powerful and influential leaders within the Congress.

    B.

    Defection

    (ii)

    An elected representative leaving the party on whose ticket she/he has been elected

    C.

    Slogan

    (iii)

    A catchy phrase that attracts public attention

    D.

    Anti-Congressism

    (iv)

    Parties with different ideological position coming together to oppose Congress and its policies.
    Question 3
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    Whom would you identify with the following slogans/phrases ?

    (a) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan

    (b) Indira Hatao!

    (c) Garibi Hatao!

    Solution
    (a) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan – Lal Bahadur Shastri

    (b) Indira Hatao! – Opposition Alliance in 1971

    (c) Garibi Hatao! – Indira Gandhi

    Question 4
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    Which of the following statement about the Grand Alliance of 1971 is correct ?
    The Grand Alliance.....
    • was formed by non-Communist, non-Congress parties.
    • had a clear political and ideological programme.
    • was formed by all non-Congress parties.

    Solution

    A.

    was formed by non-Communist, non-Congress parties.

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