Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Rise of Popular Movements

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct?

A- Chipko movement brought out the issue of neglect of the agricultural sector.

B- Social and material conditions of Dalits led to their mass struggles.

C- The anti-arrack movement focused on the negative fallouts of ecological depletion.

D- The farmers complained of neglect of the agricultural sector.

Options:

A and B

C and  D

B and D

A and C

Correct Answer:

B and D

Explanation:

Chipko movement brought out the issue of ecological depletion whereas the farmers complained of neglect of the agricultural sector.  Social and material conditions of Dalits led to their mass struggles whereas the anti-arrack movement focused on the negative fallouts of what was considered development. The issue implicit in all these movements was made explicit by the movements against displacement caused by huge developmental projects.