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 Supreme Court's verdict regarding the disputed site in Ayodhya?

Options:

The site was declared a national monument

The site was given to the Sunni Central Waqf Board

The site was divided equally between the Hindu and Muslim communities

The site was allotted to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust

Correct Answer:

The site was allotted to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option  4 - The site was allotted to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust

The Supreme Court's verdict allotted the disputed site to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust for the construction of a Ram temple.


It is important to note that in any society conflicts are bound to take place. However, in a multi -religious and multi-cultural democratic society, these conflicts are usually resolved following the due process of law. Through a number of democratic and legal procedures including court hearings, mediation attempts, popular movements, and finally with a 5-0 verdict of a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court on November 9, 2019, the Ayodhya issue was resolved. This verdict sought to reconcile the conflicting interests of the various stakeholders involved in the dispute.

The verdict allotted the disputed site to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust for the construction of Ram temple and directed the concerned government to allot appropriate site for the construction of a Mosque to the Sunni Central Waqf Board. In this way, democracy gives room for conflict resolution in a plural society like ours, upholding the inclusive spirit of the Constitution. This issue was resolved following the due process of law based on evidences such as archaeological excavations and historical records. The Supreme Court’s decision was celebrated by the society at large. It is a classic example of consensus building on a sensitive issue that shows the maturity of democratic ethos which are civilizationally ingrained in India.