Question

8. What is not true regarding single-issue movements?
(a) These movements seek to achieve a single objective within a limited time frame
(b) These movements tend to have a clear leadership
(c) These have some kind of organisation but their active life is usually short
(d) None of these​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A single-issue movement is issue-specific and seeks to achieve a single objective within a limited time frame. On the other hand, a long-term movement is a general or generic movement that seeks to achieve a broad goal in the very long term.

For example, the Nepalese movement arose with the specific objective of reversing the king’s orders of suspension of democracy.

Narmada Bachao Andolan started with the specific issue of the people displaced by the creation of Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada river.

Answer 2

single-issue movement is issue-specific and seeks to achieve a single objective within a limited time frame. On the other hand, a long-term movement is ...