Question : The transition in class structure in post-independence India is characterized by:  
  

Option 1: The disappearance of caste-based inequalities  
 

Option 2: The consolidation of feudal structures  
 

Option 3: The rise of a diverse middle class  

Option 4: The decline of the agricultural sector

Question : How did political changes in the 19th century affect rural society in India?

Option 1: Emergence of democratic institutions
 

Option 2: Strengthening of traditional monarchies
 

Option 3: Expansion of British colonial rule

Option 4: Rise of local self-governance

Question : The Mandal Commission report led to a significant political realignment in India, characterized by the rise of which of the following? 

Option 1: Left-wing parties  
 

Option 2: Regional parties  
 

Option 3: Nationalist parties  

Option 4: Centrist parties  

Question : What was a common architectural feature of hill stations established during the colonial period in India?

Option 1: High-rise buildings  

Option 2: Bungalows with sloping roofs  
 

Option 3: Traditional Indian palaces  

Option 4: Skyscrapers  

Question : The rise of regional parties in India can be attributed to:

Option 1: The decline of national parties

Option 2: The increasing importance of regional issues

Option 3: The influence of foreign powers

Option 4: The lack of democratic processes