Question : In Shaivism, what is the significance of the lingam symbol?  

Option 1:  It represents the universe.

Option 2: It symbolizes fertility.  

Option 3: It signifies the formless aspect of Shiva.  

Option 4: It is a symbol of power.  

Question : What was the significance of the 1957 general election in India?  

Option 1: It marked the end of Congress dominance  

Option 2:  It was the first election after the formation of states on a linguistic basis  

Option 3:  It saw the introduction of electronic voting machines  

Option 4: It led to the formation of a coalition government  

Question : What was the significance of the coalitional nature of Congress in the era of one-party dominance?  

Option 1: It led to the rise of regional parties  

Option 2:  It helped Congress maintain its dominance  

Option 3:  It weakened the party's national presence  

Option 4:  It led to frequent changes in government  

Question : _________ is a market where economic agents can freely exchange their endowments with each other.

Option 1: Market economy

Option 2: Centrally planned economy

Option 3: Aggregate demand based economy

Option 4: Aggregate supply based economy

Question : What role did the Congress party's grassroots organizational network play in the first three general elections?  

Option 1: It helped in the distribution of economic resources  

Option 2: It facilitated communication with foreign governments  

Option 3:  It mobilized voter support and facilitated election campaigning  

Option 4:  It focused on urban development initiatives