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: 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.