Question : The formation of the Janata Party in 1977 represented:
Option 1: A continuation of the Congress party's dominance
Option 2: A return to princely rule
Option 3: A coalition of opposition parties
Option 4: The beginning of a single-party system
Correct Answer: A coalition of opposition parties
Solution : The formation of the Janata Party in 1977 represented a coalition of opposition parties that came together to challenge the Congress party's dominance and end the Emergency.
Question : The formation of the Janata Party in 1977 was significant because it:
Option 1: Represented a united opposition against the Congress party
Option 2: Led to the immediate lifting of the Emergency
Option 3: Resulted in the division of the Congress party
Option 4: Marked the end of coalition politics in India
Question : Which of the following is a characteristic of coalition politics in India?
Option 1: Single-party majority governments
Option 2: Formation of alliances among multiple parties
Option 3: Absence of regional parties
Option 4: Dominance of one-party rule
Question : What characterized the coalitional nature of the Congress party during the era of one-party dominance?
Option 1: Alliance with foreign parties
Option 2: Collaboration with regional parties
Option 3: Formation of a single-party government
Option 4: Opposition to coalition politics
Question : The Janata Party's victory in the 1977 elections was significant because it:
Option 1: Marked the beginning of coalition politics
Option 2: Ended the period of Emergency
Option 3: Led to economic liberalization
Option 4: Strengthened the Congress party
Question : What was a major consequence of the 1967 elections for the Congress party in Kerala?
Option 1: Loss of power to the Communist Party
Option 2: Formation of a coalition government
Option 3: Strengthening of Congress leadership
Option 4: Emergence of regional parties
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