Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

What can be the most suitable interpretation of the given cartoon?

Options:

Change from one party dominance to a multiparty alliance system:

Change form multi party alliance to one party dominance

Co-operation between Govt. and Opposition

Strength in Unity

Correct Answer:

Change from one party dominance to a multiparty alliance system:

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1- Change from one party dominance to a multiparty alliance system

The left side of the image shows information related to 1971 election. In this election, the Congress Party led by Indira Gandhi emerged victorious with a huge margin which reflects the dominance of Congress in elections then. However, on the right side of the image, 1999 is visible. This was the period when the multiparty alliance system had come into existence. Governments were formed at the centre with the support of many regional parties.

As per the NTA, the correct answer is Option 1.