Practice Context Of The Elections (5.2.1) - Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Practice: Context of the Elections

Lesson 5.2.1Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

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Question 1.
What challenges did India face leading up to the 1967 elections?
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Consider the economic factors mentioned.
Question 2.
Who became Prime Minister after Nehru?
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He was chosen due to his consensus-building qualities.
3Question 3.
Which slogan is famously associated with Lal Bahadur Shastri?
- Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
- Garibi Hatao
- Indira Hatao
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Think about the focus on farmers and soldiers.
4Question 4.
Defections refer to which of the following?
- Elected representatives remaining loyal to their party
- Elected representatives switching parties
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Consider the political implications of changing allegiances.
Question 5.
Critically assess how internal divisions within Congress post-1967 impacted its efficiency in governance.
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Reflect on the consequences of a divided party.
Question 6.
Propose strategies that could have been implemented by Congress to prevent the rise of coalition government dominance post-1967.
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Think about how priority shifts can influence electoral outcomes.

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