Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Politics of Planned Development

Question:

Which of the following parties supported the socialist model of the economy as in the USSR, to be adopted in India after the Independence?
1- Communist Party of India.
2- Socialist Party.
3- Swatantra Party.
4- Bhartiya Janata Party.

Options:

1 and 2.

2 and 3.

3 and 4.

1 and 4.

Correct Answer:

1 and 2.

Explanation:

There were many in India then who were deeply impressed by the Soviet model of development (During the 1950s). These included not just the leaders of the Communist Party of India, but also those of the Socialist Party and leaders like Nehru within the Congress. There were very few supporters of the American style capitalist development.

The following were the options in question:

1- Communist Party of India.
2- Socialist Party.
3- Swatantra Party.
4- Bhartiya Janata Party.

And, following were the options to answer:

Option 1- 1 and 2.

Option 2- 2 and 3.

Option 3- 3 and 4.

Option 4- 1 and 4.

Thus, Option 1 is the correct answer.