Challenges of India's First General Election
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Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  • Sukumar Sen (correct)
  • C Rajagopalachari
  • Jawaharlal Nehru
  • Vallabhbhai Patel
  • What were some of the challenges faced in holding general elections in India in 1952?

  • High literacy rate
  • Vast size and low literacy rate (correct)
  • Small country size
  • High voter turnout
  • Why did the first general election of India become a landmark?

  • Encouraging participation, fair results (correct)
  • Lack of competitiveness
  • Critics' disapproval
  • Low voter participation
  • What voting method was adopted by India in 2004 for elections?

    <p>Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party dominated the first three general elections in India?

    <p>Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following was known for being charismatic and a popular leader?

    <p>Jawaharlal Nehru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of Congress dominance in India post-independence?

    <p>Coalition-like character representing diverse groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state saw the first non-Congress government formed after independence?

    <p>Kerala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed significantly to the Congress party's success according to the text?

    <p>Legacy of the freedom struggle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used in the text to describe groups within a party with diverse ideologies?

    <p>Factions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which party was formed within the Congress in 1934 according to the text?

    <p>Congress Socialist Party (CSP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the emergence of opposition parties in India according to the text?

    <p>Offering sustained criticism of Congress party policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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