Haryana State Assembly Election 1987 Quiz

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Who led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) and formed a new party, Lok Dal?

  • Chaudhary Devi Lal (correct)
  • An independent candidate
  • A Congress party leader
  • A leader from another opposition party

What was the main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign?

  • Building more infrastructure
  • Increasing funding for urban development
  • Waiving the loans of farmers and small businessmen (correct)
  • Reducing taxes for the middle class

How many seats did Lok Dal and its partners win in the State Assembly?

  • 76 out of 200 seats
  • 60 out of 100 seats
  • 60 out of 190 seats (correct)
  • 76 out of 90 seats

What was the main reason for the people's dissatisfaction with the existing government?

<p>Corruption in the government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Lok Dal winning a clear majority in the Assembly?

<p>They could form the government without needing coalition partners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) in Haryana in 1987?

<p>Chaudhary Devi Lal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign?

<p>Waiving the loans of farmers and small businessmen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the front formed by opposition parties against the Congress in the 1987 elections?

<p>Lok Dal and its allies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many seats did Lok Dal and its allies win in the State Assembly?

<p>76 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ruling party in Haryana before the 1987 State assembly election?

<p>Congress party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nyaya Yudh Movement and Lok Dal

  • Chaudhary Devi Lal led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) and formed a new party, Lok Dal.
  • The main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign was to provide free electricity and water to the farmers.

1987 State Assembly Election

  • Lok Dal and its partners won 76 seats in the State Assembly.
  • The opposition parties formed a front against the Congress in the 1987 elections, known as the Lok Dal-led opposition front.
  • The ruling party in Haryana before the 1987 State assembly election was the Congress.

Significance of Lok Dal's Victory

  • The significance of Lok Dal winning a clear majority in the Assembly was that it marked a shift in power and brought an end to the Congress's rule in Haryana.

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