Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

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

Question:

Match the List I with List II

LIST I

LIST II

A. Lal Bahadur Shastri

I. President of Congress in 1958

B. S. Nijalingappa

II. Chief Minister of Madras (Now Tamil Nadu)

C. K. Kamraj

III. Chief Minister of Mysore (Karnataka)

D. Indira Gandhi

IV. Union Minister of Railways in 1956

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) - A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

 

Correct Match:

LIST I

LIST II

A. Lal Bahadur Shastri

IV. Union Minister of Railways in 1956

B. S. Nijalingappa

III. Chief Minister of Mysore (Karnataka)

C. K. Kamraj

II. Chief Minister of Madras (Now Tamil Nadu)

D. Indira Gandhi

I. President of Congress in 1958

Explanation:

Lal Bahadur Shastri: A prominent figure in India's history, this individual served as the Prime Minister of the country. His involvement in the freedom movement dates back to 1930. Notably, he held ministerial positions within the Uttar Pradesh cabinet. Progressing in his political journey, he became the General Secretary of the Congress party. He held ministerial roles in the Union Cabinet from 1951 to 1956. His resignation from the post of Railway minister, and acceptance of moral responsibilities for the railway accident highlighted his sense of accountability. Later, he resumed his ministerial duties from 1957 to 1964.

S. Nijalingappa - S. Nijalingappa was a prominent political leader from Karnataka and served as the Chief Minister of the state. He was a distinguished leader within the Congress party, known for his seniority and significant contributions. He played an instrumental role as a member of the Constituent Assembly and later as a member of the Lok Sabha. Notably, he served as the Chief Minister of the erstwhile Mysore State, now Karnataka, and is often acknowledged as the maker of 'Modern Karnataka'.

K. Kamaraj (1903-1975) was a prominent freedom fighter and served as the President of the Indian National Congress. He held the position of Chief Minister in Madras (now Tamil Nadu). Despite facing educational challenges in his own life, he dedicated himself to the cause of education by working to expand its reach in the Madras province. Notably, he introduced the innovative mid-day meal scheme for schoolchildren. In 1963, he put forth the influential 'Kamaraj Plan', which advocated for the voluntary resignation of senior Congress leaders to create opportunities for younger members within the party.

Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) held the position of Prime Minister in India during two distinct periods, from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984. As the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, she was deeply rooted in India's political legacy. Her engagement in the freedom struggle commenced at an early age as a dedicated Congress activist. In 1958, she assumed the role of Congress President, solidifying her prominence within the party. Notably, she served as a minister in Lal Bahadur Shastri's cabinet from 1964 to 1966, further enhancing her political experience.