What is not a reason that contributed to the dominance of the Congress party in the immediate post-Independence period?

The Congress party was yet to develop the 'first off the blocks' advantage.

The correct answer is Option (3) → The Congress party was yet to develop the 'first off the blocks' advantage.

• The dominance of the Congress party in the immediate post-Independence period was due to several reasons:

  • It was a well-organized party with a clear political strategy.

  • It had a nationwide presence, unlike regional or newly emerging parties.

  • It possessed an effective organizational network built during the freedom struggle.

  • It enjoyed the legacy of leading the national movement, which gave it the “first off the blocks” advantage in democratic politics.

• Therefore, saying Congress was yet to develop this advantage is incorrect. In fact, it already had it.