Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

The DMK came to power for the first time in state elections because-

Options:

It demanded President's rule in Andhra Pradesh

It was against frequent floor-crossing of legislators

It led an anti-Hindi agitation against the centre

It supported the Congress Syndicate to form coalition government in Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer:

It led an anti-Hindi agitation against the centre

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → It led an anti-Hindi agitation against the centre

The DMK won power after having led a massive anti-Hindi agitation by students against the centre on the issue of imposition of Hindi as the official language.