Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

What significant role did Kazi Lhendup Dorji Khangsarpa play in 1962 in relation to Sikkim's politics?

1) He founded the Indian National Congress in Sikkim.
2) He led the Sikkim National Congress.
3) He became the Chogyal of Sikkim.
4) He established a cultural organization.

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:

Answer: He led the Sikkim National Congress.
In 1962, Kazi Lhendup Dorji Khangsarpa founded the Sikkim National Congress.

Kazi Lhendup Dorji Khangsarpa (1904):
A prominent figure in the democracy movement in Sikkim;
He established the Sikkim Praja Mandal and later led the Sikkim State Congress;
In 1962, he founded the Sikkim National Congress;
Following an electoral triumph, he spearheaded the campaign for Sikkim's integration with India;
After the integration, the Sikkim Congress merged with the Indian National Congress.