Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Match the following Parties in List 1 with the contemporary political parties who owe their origin to them in List 2.

List- 1 (Political Party)

List- 2 (Contemporary Political Party)

(A) Socialist Party

(I) Communist Party of India (M)

(B) Bharatiya Jana Sangha

(II) Rashtriya Janata Dal

(C) Communist Party of India

(III) Bharatiya Janata Party

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The Socialist Party experienced splits and reunions, leading to the formation of various socialist parties such as the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party, Praja Socialist Party, and Samyukta Socialist Party. Notable leaders of the socialist parties included Jayaprakash Narayan, Achyut Patwardhan, Asoka Mehta, Acharya Narendra Dev, Rammanohar Lohia, and S.M. Joshi. Several contemporary Indian parties, including the Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal (United), and Janata Dal (Secular), trace their origins back to the Socialist Party.

The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was founded in 1951 by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, with its lineage traced back to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Hindu Mahasabha. The Jana Sangh emphasized the idea of one country, one culture, and one nation, believing that India could progress and become strong based on its culture and traditions.  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) traces its roots to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.

The CPI had a significant split in 1964 due to ideological differences between the Soviet Union & China. The pro-Soviet faction remained as the CPI, while the opponents formed the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)). Both parties continue to exist today.