Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Which statement is incorrect about Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's views on Jammu & Kashmir?

Options:

He was opposed to India's policy of autonomy to Jammu & Kashmir.

He supported India's policy of autonomy to Jammu & Kashmir.

He led an agitation against India's policy towards Jammu & Kashmir.

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

He supported India's policy of autonomy to Jammu & Kashmir.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - He supported India's policy of autonomy to Jammu & Kashmir.

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee strongly opposed the special autonomous status given to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. He led an agitation against the policy and advocated for the complete integration of Jammu & Kashmir with India.

NCERT: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee: Leader of Hindu Mahasabha; founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh; Minister in Nehru’s first cabinet after Independence; resigned in 1950 due to differences over relations with Pakistan; Member of Constituent Assembly and later, the first Lok Sabha; was opposed to India’s policy of autonomy to Jammu & Kashmir; arrested during Jana Sangh’s agitation against Kashmir policy; died during detention.