Practice Congress Dominance In The First Three General Elections (2.2) - Era of One-Party Dominance

Practice: Congress Dominance in the First Three General Elections

Lesson 2.2Era of One-Party Dominance

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Question 1.
What was the percentage of total votes received by Congress in the 1952 elections?
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Think about how many votes they received compared to seats.
Question 2.
Which party was the largest opposition party in the first general election?
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Think about the parties active at that time.
3Question 3.
What percentage of total votes did Congress secure in the first general elections?
- 40%
- 45%
- 50%
- 60%
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Remember the vote-share compared to seats won.
4Question 4.
True or False: The first general elections were postponed twice before being held.
- True
- False
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Consider the planning required for such a large-scale election.
Question 5.
Analyze how the first general elections set the precedent for future political engagements in India. Discuss the implications for democracy.
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Reflect on the initial challenges and successes that shaped future practices.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the Congress party's adaptation strategy in response to the emergence of opposition parties in the late 1950s.
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Consider the link between opposition success and shifts in ruling party tactics.

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