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Recent Developments in Indian Politics – Class 12 Political Science MCQs
The country witnessed five developments that were to make a long-lasting impact on our politics.
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MCQs on Recent Developments in Indian Politics
1. The rise of the 'Mandal issue' in national politics took place in?
- First development
- Second development
- Third development
- None of the above
Answer: B) Second development
Explanation:
Second development was the rise of the ‘Mandal issue’ in national politics.
2. When was Rajiv Gandhi assassinated?
- 1991
- 1990
- 1873
- 2004
Answer: A) 1991
Explanation:
The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi took place in May 1991.
3. When was the Babri Masjid demolished?
- Oct
- 5th Jan
- 6th Dec
- 15th July
Answer: C) 6th Dec
Explanation:
The Babri Masjid was demolished on 6th December 1992. After the demolition, the news led to clashes between the Hindus and Muslims in many parts of the country.
4. Voluntary service by devotees for building Ram Temple in Ayodhya is called?
- Punya
- Karseva
- Karamseva
- Ramajanah
Answer: B) Karseva
Explanation:
Voluntary service by devotees for building Ram Temple in Ayodhya is called karseva.
5. What is Hindutva?
- Sab Bhai
- Hinduism
- Hindu Dharam
- Ek Rajya
Answer: B) Hinduism
Explanation:
Hindutva means Hinduism defined by its originator V.D. Savarkar as the basis of Indian nationhood to be a member of the Indian nation everyone must not only accept India as their fatherland 'Pitrubhu' but also as their holy land 'Punyabhu'.
6. When was Janata Dal formed?
- 1988
- 1678
- 1998
- 1999
Answer: C) 1998
Explanation:
Janata Dal was formed in 1998.
7. When was B.J.P established?
- 1999
- 1888
- 1980
- 1986
Answer: C) 1980
Explanation:
B.J.P Bharatiya janata party was established in 1980.
8. Who came into power in 1989?
- Narasimha Rao
- Atal Vajpayee
- V.P Singh
- None of the above
Answer: C) V.P Singh
Explanation:
V. P. Singh was sworn in as the seventh Prime Minister of India on 2 December 1989.
9. Who was in power in 1992 in India?
- V.P Singh
- Shri Chandra shekhar
- PV Narasimha Rao
- Indira gandhi
Answer: C) PV Narasimha Rao
Explanation:
P V Narasimha Rao of Indian National Congress became the Prime Minister of India from 21 June 1991 till 16 May 1996, after INC won 244 seats, 47 more than the previous 9th Lok Sabha.
10. Who established the Mandal commission in 1979?
- Morarji Desai
- VP Singh
- Narasimha Rao
- Not Established in 1979
Answer: A) Morarji Desai
Explanation:
Mandal Commission was set up in 1979 January by the Morarji Desai government to identify the socially or educationally backward classes to consider the question of seat reservations and quotas for people to redress caste discrimination, and used eleven social, economic, and educational indicators to determine backwardness.