8.5 - Emergence of a New Consensus
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Practice Questions
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What does coalition politics mean?
💡 Hint: Think about situations where no single party can lead.
Who are the Other Backward Classes?
💡 Hint: Consider groups that are not SC or ST.
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What triggered the rise of coalition politics in India?
💡 Hint: Reflect on election outcomes in the late 1980s.
True or False: The Ram Janmabhoomi movement strengthened secularism in India.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications on communal harmony debates.
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Analyze the relationship between the rise of coalition politics and the emergence of regional parties in India. Discuss with examples.
💡 Hint: Look at how regional parties built their identities during elections.
Evaluate the role of social movements in shaping post-1989 political consensus in India, reflecting change in party strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider which movements were most impactful.
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