Practice Emergence Of A New Consensus (8.5) - Recent Developments in Indian Politics

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Question 1.
What does coalition politics mean?
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Think about situations where no single party can lead.
Question 2.
Who are the Other Backward Classes?
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Consider groups that are not SC or ST.
3Question 3.
What triggered the rise of coalition politics in India?
- The dominance of Congress
- No single party securing a majority
- Support for the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement
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Reflect on election outcomes in the late 1980s.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Ram Janmabhoomi movement strengthened secularism in India.
- True
- False
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Think about the implications on communal harmony debates.
Question 5.
Analyze the relationship between the rise of coalition politics and the emergence of regional parties in India. Discuss with examples.
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Look at how regional parties built their identities during elections.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of social movements in shaping post-1989 political consensus in India, reflecting change in party strategies.
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Consider which movements were most impactful.

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