8.2.1 - Decline of Congress
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What was the result of the Congress party in the 1989 elections?
💡 Hint: Think about how their previous performance in 1984 compares.
What major political shift began in India after 1989?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when no one party holds the majority.
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What event marked the decline of the Congress party's dominance?
💡 Hint: Think about the major elections in the late 1980s.
True or False: The Mandal Commission report was universally accepted without protest.
💡 Hint: Consider the reactions from various social groups.
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Develop a comparative analysis of the significance of coalition politics and single-party dominance in terms of governance effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Think of how specific government policies reflect these political structures.
Critically assess the political impact of communal movements like the Ram Janmabhoomi movement on societal cohesiveness within India.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the long-term consequences of such movements.
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