Politics In India Since Independence — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which constitution amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Correct Answer: Option B — 65th Constitutional Amendment
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65th Constitutional Amendment is the correct answer to “Which constitution amendment has recommended the establishment of a commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 2 of 40
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The Mutual Aid Model of group work practice has its roots in the practice theory proposed:
Correct Answer: Option B — G. Konopka
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G. Konopka is the correct answer to “The Mutual Aid Model of group work practice has its roots in the practice theory proposed:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 3 of 40
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Name the online platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support women entrepreneurs?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mahila E-haat
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Mahila E-haat is the correct answer to “Name the online platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support women entrepreneurs”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 4 of 40
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Dalit Panthers is a:
Correct Answer: Option A — Social Organisation
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Social Organisation is the correct answer to “Dalit Panthers is a:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 5 of 40
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Who said, 'There were very few people whom I respect so much for their rectitude, ability, efficiency and fairness as Morarji Desai.'
Correct Answer: Option B — Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru is the correct answer to “Who said, 'There were very few people whom I respect so much for their rectitude, ability, efficiency and fairness as Morarji Desai.'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 6 of 40
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Who said, "One party dominance expressed India's party system more accurately than the term 'One-party system?"
Correct Answer: Option B — Dr. Rami Kothari
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Dr. Rami Kothari is the correct answer to “Who said, "One party dominance expressed India's party system more accurately than the term 'One-party system?"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which among the following Farmer's revolt are not correctly matched?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bardoli (1927)
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Bardoli (1927) is the correct answer to “Which among the following Farmer's revolt are not correctly matched”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is the greatest Dalit leader in India?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the greatest Dalit leader in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 9 of 40
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In the 1977 elections, which party came into power?
Correct Answer: Option A — Janata Party
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Janata Party is the correct answer to “In the 1977 elections, which party came into power”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 10 of 40
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Who after 1955 quit active politics; became a Gandhian and was involved in the Bhoodan movement?
Correct Answer: Option D — Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan
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Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan is the correct answer to “Who after 1955 quit active politics; became a Gandhian and was involved in the Bhoodan movement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 11 of 40
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Congress was defeated in the Lok Sabha elections of
Correct Answer: Option C — March 1977
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March 1977 is the correct answer to “Congress was defeated in the Lok Sabha elections of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 12 of 40
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The reasons for Economic reforms introduced in India are mainly on: 1. Public sector was given an important role in development policies during 1951 - 1990 2. The performance of the majority of public enterprises was disappointing 3. They were incurring huge losses because of inefficient management 4. Policy changes were proposed to go public sector underatkings Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “The reasons for Economic reforms introduced in India are mainly on: 1. Public sector was given an important role in development policies during 1951 - 1990 2. The performance of the majority of public enterprises was disappointing 3. They were incurring huge losses because of inefficient management 4. Policy changes were proposed to go public sector underatkings Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 13 of 40
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JP's political transformation included the following:
Correct Answer: Option D — Only A and B are correct
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Only A and B are correct is the correct answer to “JP's political transformation included the following:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 14 of 40
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On the night of 25 th June 1975, the Prime Minister recommended the imposition of Emergency to President . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed is the correct answer to “On the night of 25 th June 1975, the Prime Minister recommended the imposition of Emergency to President . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 15 of 40
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Jana sangh secured 4 Lok Sabha seat in
Correct Answer: Option A — 1957
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1957 is the correct answer to “Jana sangh secured 4 Lok Sabha seat in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 16 of 40
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. . . . . . . . P. Rajan, a student of the Calieut, Kerala, was whisked away.
Correct Answer: Option C — On 1st March 1976
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On 1st March 1976 is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . P. Rajan, a student of the Calieut, Kerala, was whisked away.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which statement about the Congress party is not correct?
Correct Answer: Option D — It dissolved after the independence movement
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It dissolved after the independence movement is the correct answer to “Which statement about the Congress party is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 18 of 40
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Chipko Movement started in which of the following states?
Correct Answer: Option C — Uttarakhand
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Uttarakhand is the correct answer to “Chipko Movement started in which of the following states”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 19 of 40
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The constitution of India carne into effect on the
Correct Answer: Option D — 26th January 1950
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26th January 1950 is the correct answer to “The constitution of India carne into effect on the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 20 of 40
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Mahalanobis model has been associated with which five year plan?
Correct Answer: Option B — 2nd five year plan
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2nd five year plan is the correct answer to “Mahalanobis model has been associated with which five year plan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 21 of 40
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Who was best known for sharp attacks on Nehru?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ram Manohar Lohia
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Ram Manohar Lohia is the correct answer to “Who was best known for sharp attacks on Nehru”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 22 of 40
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As per the 2011 census literacy rate in India was
Correct Answer: Option B — 74.04%
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74.04% is the correct answer to “As per the 2011 census literacy rate in India was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 23 of 40
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Mixed Economy means:
Correct Answer: Option B — Co existence of Public sector and Public sector
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Co existence of Public sector and Public sector is the correct answer to “Mixed Economy means:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 24 of 40
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Liberalisation leads to some limitation:
Correct Answer: Option B — It neglects the social welfare
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It neglects the social welfare is the correct answer to “Liberalisation leads to some limitation:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 25 of 40
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Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is used to record
Correct Answer: Option B — Voters' preferences
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Voters' preferences is the correct answer to “Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is used to record”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 26 of 40
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Why fish workers started agitating against the government?
Correct Answer: Option A — Due to introduction of new technology in fishing
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Due to introduction of new technology in fishing is the correct answer to “Why fish workers started agitating against the government”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 27 of 40
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. . . . . . . . CPI (M) got broken and a new party, CPI-ML was formed.
Correct Answer: Option C — In 1969
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In 1969 is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . CPI (M) got broken and a new party, CPI-ML was formed.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 28 of 40
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Among the following feminists who has analysed 'Reproduction through the lens of male alienation' while criticizing Shulamith Firestone's views on female biology as the cause of women's oppression:
Correct Answer: Option A — Mary O' Brien
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mary O' Brien is the correct answer to “Among the following feminists who has analysed 'Reproduction through the lens of male alienation' while criticizing Shulamith Firestone's views on female biology as the cause of women's oppression:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 29 of 40
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Who addressed Congress as Umbrella Organisation?
Correct Answer: Option A — Palmer
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Palmer is the correct answer to “Who addressed Congress as Umbrella Organisation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 30 of 40
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The Gandhian Plan was presented by:
Correct Answer: Option A — M. N. Roy
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M. N. Roy is the correct answer to “The Gandhian Plan was presented by:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 31 of 40
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How many tribes are there in India?
Correct Answer: Option A — 645
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645 is the correct answer to “How many tribes are there in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 32 of 40
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In 1957 state elections, which party formed the government in Kerala?
Correct Answer: Option A — CPI-led coalition
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CPI-led coalition is the correct answer to “In 1957 state elections, which party formed the government in Kerala”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 33 of 40
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Use of English language was strongly opposed by the
Correct Answer: Option D — Karpoori Thakur
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Karpoori Thakur is the correct answer to “Use of English language was strongly opposed by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 34 of 40
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Who formed the National Council for People's Right to Information?
Correct Answer: Option A — MKSS
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MKSS is the correct answer to “Who formed the National Council for People's Right to Information”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 35 of 40
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For poorer farmers machines brought misery because of:
Correct Answer: Option D — Indebtedness
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Indebtedness is the correct answer to “For poorer farmers machines brought misery because of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 36 of 40
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Prior to the 1977 elections, all the opposition parties came together to form . . . . . . . party.
Correct Answer: Option A — Janata
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Janata is the correct answer to “Prior to the 1977 elections, all the opposition parties came together to form . . . . . . . party.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 37 of 40
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The policy initiatives of Mrs. Indira Gandhi's government did not include
Correct Answer: Option D — Ban on nuclear tests
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Ban on nuclear tests is the correct answer to “The policy initiatives of Mrs. Indira Gandhi's government did not include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 38 of 40
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Which of the following are the important socio-economic factors of regional imbalance in India?
Correct Answer: Option D — Below poverty line
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Below poverty line is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the important socio-economic factors of regional imbalance in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 39 of 40
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The presence of the Shetkari Sanghathan is most prominent in which of the following states?
Correct Answer: Option C — Maharashtra
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Maharashtra is the correct answer to “The presence of the Shetkari Sanghathan is most prominent in which of the following states”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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Question 40 of 40
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What is the full form of Niti Aayog?
Correct Answer: Option D — National Institution for Transforming India
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National Institution for Transforming India is the correct answer to “What is the full form of Niti Aayog”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Politics In India Since Independence.
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