Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System

Question:

Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?
(a) The Grand Alliance of the opposition of 1971 got a combined tally of seats that was more than 40
(b) The Grand Alliance of the opposition of 1971 had a clear ideological program
(c) The Grand Alliance of the opposition of 1971 had a grand finish in the 1970 elections
(d) The Grand Alliance of the opposition of 1971 proved to be a grand failure

Options:

Only (a)

Both (a) and (d)

Only (d)

none of the above

Correct Answer:

Only (d)

Explanation:

The Grand Alliance of the opposition proved a grand failure. Their combined tally of seats was less than 40. The Grand Alliance Alliance did not have a coherent political programme. Indira Gandhi said that the opposition alliance had only one common programme: Indira Hatao (Remove Indira).