Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Which action of the Congress during the 1980s was criticised by the BJP as an unnecessary concession and ‘appeasement’ of the minority community?

Options:

Passing of the Tribal People (Protection of culture and heritage) Act, 1986 by the then government.

Passing of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 by the then government.

Implementation of the recommendations of the Mandal Commission.

All of the above.

Correct Answer:

Passing of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 by the then government.

Explanation:

On the demand of some Muslim leaders, the government passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 which nullified the Supreme Court’s judgment. This action of the government was opposed by many women’s organisations, many Muslim groups and most intellectuals. The BJP criticised this action of the Congress government as an unnecessary concession and ‘appeasement’ of the minority community.