1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)
Which party dominated Indian politics after independence?
a) Bharatiya Jana Sangh
b) Communist Party of India
c) Indian National Congress
d) Swatantra PartyWho was India’s first Prime Minister?
a) Sardar Patel
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Dr. Rajendra PrasadWhen were the first general elections held in independent India?
a) 1947
b) 1949
c) 1950
d) 1951-52What was the main reason for Congress’s dominance after independence?
a) Strong leadership and grassroots organization
b) Military support
c) Economic policies
d) Foreign alliancesWhat was the role of the Election Commission of India in the first general elections?
a) To select candidates for elections
b) To conduct free and fair elections
c) To support the Congress Party
d) To implement British electoral laws
2. Understanding (Comprehension-Based Questions)
Why was Congress called a dominant party rather than a one-party system?
a) Because opposition parties existed but were weak
b) Because there were no elections
c) Because only one candidate contested elections
d) Because Congress controlled the judiciaryWhat was the Congress System, as described by Rajni Kothari?
a) A system where Congress was the center of political competition
b) A system where only Congress could contest elections
c) A dictatorship led by Congress
d) A federal system controlled by CongressHow did Congress maintain its dominance in the 1950s and 1960s?
a) By promoting social and economic policies
b) By suppressing all opposition parties
c) By forming military alliances
d) By avoiding electionsWhy did opposition parties struggle to challenge Congress initially?
a) Lack of strong leadership and organization
b) Ban on opposition parties
c) Economic policies
d) Lack of interest in politicsHow did Congress’s inclusive ideology contribute to its dominance?
a) By accommodating diverse groups and ideologies
b) By banning regional parties
c) By imposing strict control over states
d) By relying on British support
3. Applying (Application-Based Questions)
If you were a political leader in the 1950s, how would you challenge Congress’s dominance?
a) By forming alliances with other opposition parties
b) By joining Congress
c) By avoiding elections
d) By depending on foreign supportWhat could opposition parties have done differently to challenge Congress?
a) Strengthened grassroots organization and leadership
b) Supported Congress policies
c) Avoided contesting elections
d) Focused only on economic issuesHow did Jawaharlal Nehru’s leadership style contribute to Congress’s dominance?
a) By promoting democracy and development
b) By suppressing opposition parties
c) By forming a military government
d) By aligning with the BritishHow would India’s democracy have evolved if opposition parties had been stronger in the 1950s?
a) A more competitive multi-party system
b) A dictatorship
c) No economic development
d) The end of electionsWhat lessons can modern political parties learn from Congress’s dominance in the early years?
a) Importance of mass appeal and grassroots organization
b) Suppression of opposition
c) Dependence on foreign powers
d) Relying only on charismatic leaders
4. Analyzing (Analysis-Based Questions)
What were the major reasons behind Congress’s decline after 1967?
a) Rising regional parties and economic challenges
b) Stronger military control
c) Foreign intervention
d) Ban on electionsHow did regional parties challenge Congress’s dominance?
a) By representing local issues and aspirations
b) By forming coalitions with Congress
c) By avoiding elections
d) By supporting British policiesWhy was the 1967 general election a turning point in Indian politics?
a) Congress lost power in many states
b) The first military coup occurred
c) India became a two-party system
d) Elections were abolishedHow did economic and social changes in the 1960s impact Congress’s dominance?
a) Increased political awareness led to more opposition
b) Strengthened Congress’s control
c) No impact on politics
d) Reduced interest in democracyHow did the emergence of non-Congress governments in states affect Indian democracy?
a) It encouraged political competition and diversity
b) It led to dictatorship
c) It strengthened one-party rule
d) It resulted in military coups
5. Evaluating (Evaluation-Based Questions)
Do you think Congress’s dominance was beneficial for Indian democracy?
a) Yes, it provided political stability
b) No, it suppressed political competition
c) Yes, it ensured economic growth
d) No, it led to dictatorshipWas opposition to Congress weak because of the lack of leadership or due to Congress’s strategies?
a) Lack of strong leadership in opposition
b) Congress’s political strategies
c) Both factors equally
d) Neither factorShould India have adopted a multi-party system from the beginning?
a) Yes, for better political competition
b) No, Congress provided stability
c) No, a one-party system was better
d) Yes, it would have prevented political conflicts
6. Creating (Synthesis-Based Questions)
If you were to design a strong opposition party in the 1950s, what would be its main strategies?
a) Building a strong grassroots organization
b) Aligning with the British government
c) Depending on foreign funding
d) Avoiding electionsSuggest an alternative political system that could have worked better for India post-independence.
a) A federal system with stronger state governments
b) A one-party system like China
c) A monarchy
d) Military rule
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