Question

3. During the early years of Independence, despite the fact that the opposition parties had a
token representation they played a crucial role in maintaining the democratic character of
the system. How?​

Answer 1

Answer:

During the first three general elections, Congress won more seats than any other party. Which party stood at number two during these elections? (All India 2014)

Answer:

The Communist Party of India.

Question 2.

Who was the founder of Bhartiya Jana Sangh? (All India 2014)

Answer:

The BJS was started by Shyamla Prasad Mukherjee on 21st October, 1951 in Delhi.

Question 3.

Which political party laid emphasis on the idea of one country, one culture and one nation? (Delhi 2014)

Answer:

Bhartiya Jana Sangh

Question 4.

In which year was the first general election to Lok Sabha held? (Delhi 2014)

OR

In which year was the first general election held in India. (All India 2012)

OR

In the first general election, how many seats did the Congress win? How many seats did the next largest party win? (Delhi 2010)

OR

Which party emerged as the second largest party in the 1952 General Elections? (All India 2009)

Answer:

First general election held in 1952. Congress won 364 seats and Communist Party of India (CPI) won 16 seats and emerged second largest party.