What does the term ‘syndicate’ mean in the context of the Congress
party of the sixties? What role did the Syndicate play in the Congress
party?
What were the factors which led to the popularity of Indira Gandhi’s
Government in the early 1970s?
State which of these were reasons for the defeat of the Congress in
1967. Give reasons for your answer.
(a) The absence of a charismatic leader in the Congress party
(b) Split within the Congress party
(c) Increased mobilisation of regional, ethnic and communal groups
(d) Increasing unity among non-Congress parties
(e) Internal differences within the Congress party
..How should a political party resolve its internal differences? Here are
some suggestions. Think of each and list out their advantages and
shortcomings.
(a) Follow the footsteps of the party president
(b) Listen to the majority group
(c) Secret ballot voting on every issue
(d) Consult the senior and experienced leaders of the party
Which of the following statement about the Grand Alliance of 1971 is
correct?
The Grand Alliance …..
(a) was formed by non-Communist, non-Congress parties.
(b) had a clear political and ideological programme.
(c) was formed by all non-Congress parties.
Whom would you identify with the following slogans/phrases?
(a) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan
(b) Indira Hatao!
(c) Garibi Hatao!
Match the following:
(a) Syndicate i. An elected representative
leaving the party on whose
ticket s/he has been elected
(b) Defection ii. A catchy phrase that attracts
public attention
(c) Slogan iii. parties with different
ideological position coming
together to oppose Congress
and its policies
(d) Anti-Congressism iv. A group of powerful and
influential leaders within
the Congress
Which of these statements about the 1967 elections is/are correct?
(a) Congress won the Lok Sabha elections but lost the Assembly
elections in many states.
(b) Congress lost both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
(c) Congress lost majority in the Lok Sabha but formed a coalition
government with the support of some other parties.
(d) Congress retained power at the Centre with an increased majority.
Read this passage and answer the questions below:
“Broadly, non-alignment means not tying yourself off with military
blocs….It means trying to view things, as far as possible, not from
the military point of view, though that has to come in sometimes,
but independently, and trying to maintain friendly relations with all
countries.” — Jawaharlal Nehru
(a) Why does Nehru want to keep off military blocs?
(b) Do you think that the Indo-Soviet friendship treaty violated the
principle of non-alignment? Give reasons for your answer.
(c) If there were no military blocs, do you think non-alignment would
have been unnecessary?
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