Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Match the following Parties/Alliances in List 1 with the year in which they formed government at the centre in India:

List- 1 (Parties/Alliances)

List- 2 (Year)

(A) The Congress Party

(I) 2019

(B) The National Democratic Alliance

(II) 2009

(C) United Progressive Alliance

(III) 1989

(D) National Front

(IV) 1984

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

After securing a significant 415 seats in the Lok Sabha during the 1984 elections, The Congress Party was able to form government at the centre.

The elections to the 17th Lok Sabha were held in 2019. NDA led by BJP emerged victorious in the elections.

Lok Sabha elections were conducted in 2009, resulting in victory for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by the Congress.’

From 1989-1990 with the support of of Left front and Bhartiya Janata Party, The National Front formed government at the centre which was led by V.P. Singh.