Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Which party controlled the national and all the state governments during the period of 1952-1962?

Options:

Bharatiya Jan Sangh

Communist Party of India

Socialist Party

Indian National Congress

Correct Answer:

Indian National Congress

Explanation:

The Indian National Congress had the consistent ability to secure three-fourths of the seats in the Lok Sabha in the first 3 General Elections (1952-57-62). The presence of charismatic leaders, especially Jawaharlal Nehru and other freedom fighters helped it in its electoral success.

It was widely expected to win the first few General elections due to the following reasons:

Its inclusive nature.
Its coalition-like nature.
Its solid organisational structure.
Its strong association with the national movement.
It had the ‘first off the blocks’ advantage.
Presence of charismatic leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and other freedom fighters.
A well-organized machinery, spread all over India, etc.