Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to Indian Politics?

(i)- In the assembly elections held in March 1957, the Communist Party won the largest number of seats in the Kerala legislature.
(ii)- In 1959 the Congress government at the Centre dismissed the Communist government in Kerala under Article 352 of the Constitution.

Options:

Only statement (i) is correct.

Only statement (ii) is correct.

Both statements are correct.

None of the statements is correct.

Correct Answer:

Only statement (i) is correct.

Explanation:

Communist Victory in Kerala in 1957:

In 1957, the Communist Party emerged victorious in the assembly elections in Kerala, winning the largest number of seats.
E. M. S. Namboodiripad, the leader of the Communist Legislature party, was invited by the governor to form the ministry.
This marked the first instance of a Communist party government coming to power through democratic method of elections.
The Congress party, after losing power in the state, initiated a "liberation struggle" against the elected Communist government.
The liberation struggle was a peaceful campaign that used public meetings and demonstrations, demanding the state government's dismissal.
The Communists faced opposition from vested interests and religious organizations, who criticized their radical and progressive policy measures.
In 1959, the Congress government at the Center dismissed the Communist government in Kerala using Article 356 of the Constitution, sparking controversy.
This event was widely considered the first instance of the misuse of constitutional emergency powers.