Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress system
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Whom would you identify with the following slogans/phrases ?

(a) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan

(b) Indira Hatao!

(c) Garibi Hatao!

(a) Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan – Lal Bahadur Shastri

(b) Indira Hatao! – Opposition Alliance in 1971

(c) Garibi Hatao! – Indira Gandhi

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    Which of these statements about the 1967 elections is/are correct ?
    • Congress won the Lok Sabha elections but lost the Assembly elections in many states.
    • Congress lost both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
    • Congress lost majority in the Lok Sabha but formed a coalition government with the support of some other parties.
    • Congress retained power at the Centre with an increased majority.
    Answer
    Match the following :
    A. Syndicate (i) An elected representative leaving the party on whose ticket she/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.
    Answer
    Which of the following statement about the Grand Alliance of 1971 is correct ?
    The Grand Alliance.....
    • was formed by non-Communist, non-Congress parties.
    • had a clear political and ideological programme.
    • was formed by all non-Congress parties.
    Answer
    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

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