Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Match the following options in List 1 correctly with those in List 2:

List- 1

List- 2

(A) Socialist Party

(I) Championed the rights & welfare of peasants

(B) Bharatiya Jana Sangha

(II) Prominent leader of the anti-caste movement.

(C) Acharya Narendra Dev

(III) Emphasized upon- Democratic Socialism

(D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(IV) Emphasized upon- One country, one culture, one nation

 

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The Socialist Party originated during the mass movement stage of the Indian National Congress in the pre-independence era. In 1934, a group of young leaders formed the Congress Socialist Party (CSP) within the Congress, seeking a more radical and egalitarian approach. Despite having a presence in many states, the Socialist Party faced disappointment due to limited electoral success. The Socialists differentiated themselves from both the Congress and the Communists by advocating democratic socialism. They criticized Congress for favouring capitalists and landlords while neglecting workers and peasants

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. 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 party advocated for the reunification of India and Pakistan in ‘Akhand Bharat’ & opposed granting concessions to religious and cultural minorities

Acharya Narendra Dev actively fought for India's independence and served as the founding President of the Congress Socialist Party. He endured multiple imprisonments due to his involvement in the struggle against British rule. Narendra Dev championed the rights and welfare of peasants, becoming an integral part of the peasants' movement.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a prominent leader of the anti-caste movement & played a pivotal role in the struggle for justice for the Dalits. He founded the Independent Labour Party, The Scheduled Castes Federation & envisioned the formation of the Republican Party of India.