Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Which of the following organizations led to the formation of the Bhartiya Janata Party in 1980?

Options:

Vishwa Hindu Parishad

Bajrang Dal

Bharatiya Jana Sangh

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh

Correct Answer:

Bharatiya Jana Sangh

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Bharatiya Jana Sangh

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was formed in 1980 as the political successor to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, which had earlier merged into the Janata Party (1977) and later split.