Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

What was the outcome of the Faizabad district court's order in February 1986?
1) The court ordered the demolition of the Babri Masjid.
2) The court ordered the Babri Masjid premises to be unlocked for Hindu prayers.
3) The court ordered the relocation of the Babri Masjid to another location.
4) The court ordered the Babri Masjid to be handed over to Muslim organizations.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

The second significant event unfolded with a ruling issued by the Faizabad district court in February of 1986. This verdict declared that the premises of the Babri Masjid should be unsealed, allowing Hindus to conduct prayers at a location they regarded as a temple. An enduring dispute had persisted for numerous decades, revolving around a structure called the Babri Masjid situated in Ayodhya. Constructed in the 16th century by Mir Baqi, a general under Mughal emperor Babur, the Babri Masjid was at the heart of the contention. Some Hindu adherents maintained that it was erected atop the remains of a temple dedicated to Lord Rama, believed to be his birthplace. This disagreement evolved into a protracted legal battle that spanned several decades, with the mosque being locked during the late 1940s due to its contested status.