Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

Arrange the following events related to C. Natarajan Annadurai in chronological order:

A) C. Natarajan Annadurai became the Chief Minister of Madras (Tamil Nadu).
B) C. Natarajan Annadurai founded the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as a political party.
C) C. Natarajan Annadurai joined the Dravida Kazhagham.
D) C. Natarajan Annadurai worked within the Justice Party.

Options:

A, B, D, C

C, D, A, B

B, D, A, C

D, C, B, A

Correct Answer:

D, C, B, A

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - D, C, B, A

D) C. Natarajan Annadurai worked within the Justice Party - Before 1934 (initial days)
C) C. Natarajan Annadurai joined the Dravida Kazhagham - 1934
B) C. Natarajan Annadurai founded the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as a political party - 1949
A) C. Natarajan Annadurai became the Chief Minister of Madras (Tamil Nadu) -1967

 

C. Natarajan Annadurai (1909-1969):

He 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. A passionate advocate of Dravidian culture, he was firmly against the imposition of Hindi and led the charge in anti-Hindi agitations. Furthermore, he strongly supported the idea of providing increased autonomy to individual states within India.