When and why did a long phase of coalition politics begin in India?
It began in 1989 because after the emergence of several parties in such a way that one or two parties did not get most of the seats or votes. This also meant that no single party secured a clear majority of the seats in the Lok Sabha election held since 1989. This development initiated an era of coalition governments at the centre, in which regional parties played a crucial role in forming ruling alliances.
What were the fears of tribal population of Orissa and environmentalist about setting up industries in the tribal districts?
Which groups are mobilized by popular movements? What are the method used by this movements?
Mention the Objectives of Nehru’s Foreign Policy. What was the strategy through which he wanted to achieve them?
Study the cartoon given above carefully and answer the following questions:
(i) Identify and name the person holding in his hand, the placard ‘Save Democracy’?
(ii) In your opinion, the group of five persons belong to which political party?
(iii) According to the group of five, what are the intentions of the person sitting on ‘Dharma’?
(iv) Which issues responsible for the down fall of democracy are highlighted in the cartoon?
List any four activities conducted by Bharatiya Kisan Union to pressurize the state for accepting its demands.
