Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Which of the following issues led the Left parties to withdraw their support from the Congress-led UPA government in July 2008?

Options:

Indo-US nuclear deal

Implementation of Mandal Commission

Enforcement of MNREGA

Chinesse control over Tibet

Correct Answer:

Indo-US nuclear deal

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Indo-US nuclear deal

In July 2008, the Left parties (like CPI and CPI-M) withdrew their support from the Congress-led UPA-I government over opposition to the Indo–US Civil Nuclear AgreementThey argued that the deal would compromise India's foreign policy independence and strategic autonomy.