Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

Match the following Years in List 1 with the most suitable description in List 2:

List- 1 (Year)

List- 2 (Description)

(A) 1934

(I) The second period of Indira Gandhi's Prime ministership started

(B) 1967

(II) C. Natarajan Annadurai joined Dravid Kazhagham

(C) 1968

(III) V.V. Giri became the Vice-President of India

(D) 1980

(IV) S. Nijalingappa became the President of the Congress

Options:

(A)- I, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- II

(A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I

(A)- IV, (B)- I, (C)- II, (D)- III

(A)- III, (B)- II, (C)- IV, (D)- I

Correct Answer:

(A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I

Explanation:

C. Natarajan Annadurai (1909-1969): Served as the Chief Minister of Madras (now Tamil Nadu) starting from 1967. Prior to his political career, he had a background in journalism, being both a prolific writer and an eloquent speaker. In his early days, he was affiliated with the Justice Party in Madras province. However, he later aligned with the Dravid Kazhagham in 1934. His pivotal step came in 1949 when he established the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as a full-fledged political party.

1967-69: V.V. Giri was the vice-president of India FROM 1967-1969. Indira Gandhi encouraged him to file his nomination as an independent candidate for the Presidential elections of 1969. He won the election when it was conducted.

1968-1971: During his leadership tenure from 1968 to 1971, S. Nijalingappa held the prestigious position of the President of the Indian National Congress. His leadership and dedication left an indelible mark on the party's trajectory during that period.

1980 to 1984: The second period of Indira Gandhi's Prime ministership started (Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) held the position of Prime Minister in India during two distinct periods, from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.)