Class 12 Political Science - Chapter 2: Era of One-Party Dominance
Understand the rise and dominance of the Congress Party after independence in Class 12 Political Science Chapter 2. Analyze the foundation of Indian democracy and early elections.
Overview
This chapter analyzes the dominance of the Indian National Congress in the early decades after independence. It explores the reasons behind its electoral success, opposition challenges, and the nature of Indian democracy during this phase.
Why This Chapter Matters
Studying this era helps us understand how democracy functioned with a dominant party system and how opposition parties laid the foundation for competitive politics in later years.
Real-Life Applications
- Exploring the Congress system and the reasons behind its sustained electoral victories.
- Understanding the ideological and organizational challenges posed by opposition parties.
- Analyzing the 1952, 1957, and 1962 general elections as foundational democratic exercises.
Skills You Will Learn
- Interpreting electoral data and political maps of early elections.
- Evaluating the role of leadership, institutions, and opposition in a dominant-party democracy.
- Tracing the emergence of regional and ideological alternatives.
Explore and Test Your Knowledge
Practice Test
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Scheduled Talent Test
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Flashcards
A: It refers to the dominance of the Congress Party and its ability to accommodate diverse interests and opposition within a broad platform.
A: The 1952, 1957, and 1962 general elections.
A: Parties like the Communist Party of India (CPI), Bharatiya Jana Sangh, and Swatantra Party.
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