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Describe any three elements of consensus that appear to have emerged among most political parties in India in the midst of severe competition and many conflicts.

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Describe the importance of regional aspirations, power sharing and the regional balance in democratic politics of India.


Three elements of consensus that appeared to have emerged among most political parties in India amid severe competition and many conflicts are:


a. Acceptance of social claims of backward classes.


b. Acceptance of the Coalition government by putting aside political conflicts.


c. They agreed on new economic policies.
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Importance of regional aspirations, power-sharing and regional balance in Democratic Politics are as follows:


a. It helps in maintaining the federal structure of India government.


b. It helps in the proper representation of the demands of different sections of society.


c. It also helps the National Government to solve the issues which are occurring at the local level.


d. It helps in checking the National government from being autocratic.


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Describe any two areas of cooperation and disagreement each, between India and Bangladesh.

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‘‘Dominance of the Congress Party in the first three general elections in India, had no negative effect on the democratic nature of Indian politics.’’ Give any three arguments to support the statement.

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‘‘The model of mixed economy adopted by India was criticised openly from the left and the right.’’ Give any three arguments to support the statement.


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As a student of political science, which three lessons do you learn from the Emergency imposed in 1975 ?

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Suggest any three steps that could have helped the Congress Party to avert a split in 1969.