5.2.5 - Coalitions
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Practice Questions
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What does the term coalition mean in the context of politics?
💡 Hint: Think about how different groups come together in politics.
What was the 'Syndicate'?
💡 Hint: Recall the internal power dynamics within the Congress party during Indira Gandhi's rise.
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What was the primary consequence of the 1967 elections for the Congress party?
💡 Hint: Think about the overall performance of Congress in the elections.
True or False: The 'Syndicate' supported Indira Gandhi's centralization of power.
💡 Hint: Consider the dynamics of power struggles within the Congress.
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Analyze the effects of coalition politics on the legislative process in India post-1967.
💡 Hint: Consider the challenges faced by coalition governments in implementing consistent policies.
Discuss how Indira Gandhi's governance style differed from her predecessors in relation to the Congress Syndicate.
💡 Hint: Think about the distribution of power within the Congress during Nehru's time versus Indira’s era.
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