Political Science : Politics in India Since Independence 2011 CBSE [ Delhi ] Set II
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Q1
When and where was the 1st Non-congress State Government formed after India’s independence? [½ + ½ =1]
Marks:1Answer:
As early as in 1957, the Congress party had a bitter taste of defeat in Kerala. Communist party won the largest number of sets in Kerala Legislature in the assembly elections held in March 1957.
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Q2
Why was Babri Masjid demolished?
Marks:1Answer:
In December 1992, the organisations supporting the construction of the temple organised a Karseva, meaning voluntary service by the devotees, for building the Ram temple. Thousands of people gathered from all over the country at Ayodhya on December 6, 1992 and demolished the mosque.
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Q3
What was New International Order?
Marks:1Answer:
A vision of the world in which greater peace and stability is achieved through a new political order following the end of the cold war.
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Q4
Define ‘Shock Therapy’.
Marks:1Answer:
Shock Therapy is regarded as the model of transition from an authoritarian socialist system to a democratic capitalist system in Russia, Central Asia and East Europe.
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Q5
Mention the full form of IMF. How many member states does it have?
Marks:1Answer:
IMF stands for International Monetary Fund. It consists of 184 member countries.
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Q6
Why human security is more important in the contemporary world than territorial security?
Marks:1Answer:
Human security is more important than territorial security, since human resource is the most important resource of a nation. Only a healthy human resource can ensure territorial security. Hunger, disease and natural disasters kill far more people than war, genocide and terrorism.
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Q7
Why did Jinnah propose the Two-Nation Theory?
Marks:1Answer:
Mohammad Ali Jinnah propagated the two nation theory claiming that Hindus and Muslims were different and hence, Muslims should have a state of their own.
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Q8
What was the biggest obstacle in nation building at the time of India’s independence?
Marks:1Answer:
The biggest obstacle in nation building at the time of independence was the political unification and integration of the princely states into Indian Territory.
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Q9
In which year did the Congress Party win 415 Lok Sabha seats? Who became the Prime Minister at the time? [½ + ½ = 1]
Marks:1Answer:
In 1984, Congress party won 415 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Shri Rajiv Gandhi became the Prime Minister.
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Q10
How far is it correct to call India a world power?
Marks:1Answer:
Yes, it is correct to say that India is a world power, as it is making an increasing mark on the world’s economic and political system. India’s increasing global influence has been driven by rapid economic growth.