Wednesday, February 12, 2025

25 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for the topic Recent Developments in Indian Politics from Grade 12 Political Science:

 

1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)

  1. Which political party has been in power in India since 2014? a) Indian National Congress b) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) c) Communist Party of India d) Bahujan Samaj Party

  2. In which year was the special status of Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370 revoked? a) 2016 b) 2017 c) 2018 d) 2019

  3. Who is the current Prime Minister of India as of February 2025? a) Narendra Modi b) Rahul Gandhi c) Amit Shah d) Priyanka Gandhi

  4. Which political leader made her parliamentary debut at the age of 52, marking the first time three Gandhis are serving simultaneously in parliament? a) Sonia Gandhi b) Priyanka Gandhi c) Indira Gandhi d) Maneka Gandhi

  5. Which Indian state was granted statehood as the 29th state in 2014? a) Uttarakhand b) Chhattisgarh c) Telangana d) Jharkhand


2. Understanding (Comprehension-Based Questions)

  1. What was the primary reason for the revocation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir? a) To promote tourism b) To integrate the region more closely with the rest of India c) To increase foreign investments d) To implement new agricultural policies

  2. How has the rise of regional parties impacted Indian politics in recent years? a) Led to a single-party dominance b) Increased coalition governments and regional representation c) Decreased voter participation d) Reduced the number of political parties

  3. What is the significance of the Women's Reservation Bill in Indian politics? a) It aims to reserve seats for women in the judiciary b) It proposes reserving a percentage of parliamentary seats for women c) It focuses on women's rights in the workplace d) It addresses women's education policies

  4. Why have political parties been offering cash handouts to women voters ahead of elections? a) To address economic challenges such as high inflation and unemployment b) To reduce the fiscal deficit c) To promote women's education d) To encourage women to run for office

  5. What was the outcome of the 2019 general elections in India? a) A coalition government was formed b) The Indian National Congress won a majority c) The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a consecutive second term with a majority d) A new political party emerged as the winner


3. Applying (Application-Based Questions)

  1. If you were a policy advisor, how would you address the economic challenges leading to political parties offering cash handouts to women voters? a) Implement long-term economic reforms focusing on employment and inflation control b) Increase the amount of cash handouts c) Reduce taxes on luxury goods d) Focus solely on urban development

  2. How can the government ensure the effective implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill? a) By conducting awareness campaigns and training programs for potential women leaders b) By reducing the number of parliamentary seats c) By increasing the age limit for women candidates d) By limiting women's participation to local governance

  3. If a state legislature passes a resolution seeking restoration of its special status, what steps can the central government take to address the issue? a) Initiate dialogue with state representatives to understand their concerns b) Ignore the resolution c) Dissolve the state legislature d) Implement economic sanctions against the state.

  4. 1. Remembering (Knowledge-Based Questions)

    1. Which political party has been in power in India since 2014? a) Indian National Congress b) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) c) Communist Party of India d) Aam Aadmi Party

    2. In which year did the Indian government revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370? a) 2016 b) 2017 c) 2018 d) 2019

    3. What is the full form of the political alliance acronym "NDA"? a) National Democratic Alliance b) National Development Association c) New Democratic Alliance d) National Democratic Association

    4. Which Indian political leader launched the "Bharat Jodo Yatra" in 2022? a) Narendra Modi b) Amit Shah c) Rahul Gandhi d) Arvind Kejriwal

    5. In the 2024 Indian general elections, which alliance secured the majority in the Lok Sabha? a) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) b) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) c) Third Front d) Left Front


    2. Understanding (Comprehension-Based Questions)

    1. What was the primary objective of the "Bharat Jodo Yatra" initiated by Rahul Gandhi? a) To promote digital literacy b) To unite the nation against divisive politics c) To campaign for state elections d) To promote environmental awareness

    2. Why was the revocation of Article 370 in 2019 significant? a) It granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir b) It revoked the special autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir c) It merged Jammu and Kashmir with another state d) It introduced a new tax regime in the region

    3. Which new political alliance was formed by opposition parties to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections? a) National Democratic Alliance b) Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) c) United Progressive Alliance d) Third Front

    4. What was a significant outcome of the 2024 Indian general elections? a) BJP secured a two-thirds majority b) Congress won more seats than BJP c) NDA formed the government with BJP losing its majority d) A new party emerged as the single largest party

    5. Which state saw the end of Naveen Patnaik's 24-year-long rule after the 2024 assembly polls? a) West Bengal b) Odisha c) Tamil Nadu d) Karnataka


    3. Applying (Application-Based Questions)

    1. If you were analyzing the impact of the "Bharat Jodo Yatra," which metric would best indicate its success? a) Number of participants in the yatra b) Media coverage during the event c) Change in public opinion and electoral performance of the initiating party d) Social media likes and shares

    2. How would the formation of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) potentially impact the 2024 general elections? a) It could consolidate opposition votes against the ruling party b) It would lead to a split in the ruling party c) It would have no significant impact d) It would strengthen the ruling party's position

    3. If tasked with assessing the effects of Article 370's revocation, which areas would you examine? a) Economic development in Jammu and Kashmir b) Security situation in the region c) Public sentiment and political participation d) All of the above

    4. Considering the 2024 general election results, what strategy should the opposition adopt to strengthen their position? a) Focus on regional issues and form strategic alliances b) Centralize their campaign around a single leader c) Avoid collaboration with other parties

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