Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

What is the name of the disputed structure of Ayodhya which led to the dismissal of the state government in 1992?

Options:

Babri Masjid

Barbaric Masjid

Bara Imambara

Jama Masjid

Correct Answer:

Babri Masjid

Explanation:

Thousands of people gathered from all over the country at Ayodhya on 6 December 1992 and demolished the Babri mosque. The events at Ayodhya led to a series of other developments. The State government, with the BJP as the ruling party, was dismissed by the Centre. Along with that, other States where the BJP was in power, were also put under President’s rule.