Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Arrange the following events associated with the Socialist Party in chronological order:

1) Congress declared its aim to be the socialist pattern of society
2) Young leaders in Congress formed Congress Socialist Party
3) Congress amended its constitution and disallowed dual membership

Options:

1-2-3

1-3-2

2-3-1

2-1-3

Correct Answer:

2-3-1

Explanation:

The Socialist Party:

The Socialist Party originated during the mass movement stage of the Indian National Congress in the pre-independence era.
In 1934, a group of young leaders formed the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) within the Congress, seeking a more radical and egalitarian approach.
In 1948, Congress amended its constitution, not allowing its members to have dual membership, forcing the Socialists to form a separate Socialist Party.
Despite having a presence in many states, the Socialist Party faced disappointment due to limited electoral success.
The Socialists differentiated themselves from both the Congress and the Communists by advocating democratic socialism.
They criticized Congress for favouring capitalists and landlords while neglecting workers and peasants.
The Socialists faced a dilemma when Congress declared its goal as a socialist pattern of society in 1955 (Avadi Resolution), making it difficult to present themselves as a distinct alternative.
Some Socialists, led by Rammanohar Lohia, distanced themselves from and criticized the Congress, while others, like Asoka Mehta, advocated limited cooperation with the Congress.