Practice Fourth General Elections, 1967 (5.2) - Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Practice: Fourth General Elections, 1967

Lesson 5.2Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

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Question 1.
What slogan was popularized during Lal Bahadur Shastri's Prime Ministership?
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This slogan refers to soldiers and farmers.
Question 2.
What does 'defection' mean in political terms?
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Think about the loyalty of politicians.
3Question 3.
What was the significance of the 1967 elections?
- They marked Congress's strongest performance ever
- They led to the formation of multiple coalition governments
- They resulted in no changes in leadership
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Think about who gained control after the elections.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-Congressism referred to the Congress's increased popularity.
- True
- False
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Consider what political strategies were being employed.
Question 5.
Examine how the economic challenges of the 1960s impacted Congress’s strategies in the 1967 elections. Discuss its consequences.
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Evaluate the specific policies that were enacted in response to economic pressures.
Question 6.
Discuss the significance of the phrase 'Aya Ram, Gaya Ram' and how it reflects on the stability of political parties post-1967.
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Consider examples of politicians who switched parties during this time.

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