Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Match the following personalities in List 1 with the most appropriate description in List 2:

List- 1 (Personalities)

List- 2 (Description)

(A) Charan Singh

(I) Gave slogan- "Indira is India, India is Indira".

(B) Morarji Desai

(II) Directed the movie 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'.

(C) D.K. Barooah

(III) Strongly advocated the use of Khadi, naturopathy, and prohibition.

(D) Sudhir Mishra

(IV) Strong advocate for rural and agricultural development.

Options:

(A)- I, (B)- IV, (C)- II, (D)- III

(A)- III, (B)- I, (C)- IV, (D)- II

(A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- I, (D)- II

(A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- IV, (D)- I

Correct Answer:

(A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- I, (D)- II

Explanation:

Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902-1987) was a prominent figure in Indian politics. He served as the Prime Minister of India from July 1979 to January 1980.  He had a notable history as a freedom fighter and was actively involved in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Charan Singh was a strong advocate for rural and agricultural development. Charan Singh was also the founder of the Lok Dal, a political party with a focus on rural issues and the welfare of farmers.

Morarji Desai (1896-1995) was a prominent figure in the Indian freedom struggle, known for his dedication to Gandhian principles. He was a strong advocate of Khadi, naturopathy, and prohibition. Morarji Desai served as the Chief Minister of Bombay State and later as Deputy Prime Minister from 1967 to 1969.Notably, he made history by becoming the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979, marking the first time a non-Congress party member held this position.

D.K. Barooah was the President of INC during the emergency. He gave the popular slogan "Indira is India, India is Indira".

Sudhir Mishra is the director of the movie 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'. The film is set in the backdrop of the seventies.