Solution of Chapter 2. Era of One-party Dominance (Politics In India Since Independence-Important Questions Book)

Chapter Exercises

Very Short Answer (1 Mark)

1

Which political party laid emphasis on the idea of one country, one culture and one nation?

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2

Where and when did the communist party come to power in the world for the first time through democratic elections?

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Short Answer (3 Marks)

3

Highlight the ideology of Bharatiya Jana Sangh.

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4

When was the Election Commission set up? Who was its first Chief Election Commissioner?

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5

Explain the functioning of the Communist Part of India from 1920 to 1950.

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6

Highlight the circumstances that compelled the socialists to form a separate socialist party in 1948.

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Long Answer (4 Marks)

7

What is meant by ‘one-party dominance’ in the Indian context?

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8

List the differences between socialist and communist parties.

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9

Explain the problems before the Election Commission of India for holding the first general election.

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10

How did the prevalence of ‘one-party dominance system’ adversely affect the democratic nature of India in politics?

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Long Answer (6 Marks)

11

What distinguished the dominance of Congress party in India from the one-party dominance in other countries? Explain.

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12

Briefly explain the role of opposition parties in India.

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13

‘For a long time, Congress Party had been a social and ideological coalition’. Justify the statement.

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14

Analyse the reasons for the dominance of Congress Party in the first three elections.

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