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What is the status of the CPI in Tamil Nadu as of December 2023?
What is the status of the CPI in Tamil Nadu as of December 2023?
- It is part of the SPA coalition led by DMK. (correct)
- It is a dominant party in the state.
- It has no representation in Tamil Nadu.
- It leads the state government independently.
Which of the following was a reason for the suppression of the CPI by the British colonial administration?
Which of the following was a reason for the suppression of the CPI by the British colonial administration?
- Resistance to British colonisation.
- The CPI's role in land reform.
- CPI's involvement in the trade unions.
- Membership being made a criminal offense. (correct)
As of December 2023, how many MLAs does the CPI have across four states?
As of December 2023, how many MLAs does the CPI have across four states?
- 22 MLAs (correct)
- 20 MLAs
- 25 MLAs
- 15 MLAs
Who was the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of India?
Who was the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of India?
In which year did the CPI experience a significant split leading to the formation of a new party?
In which year did the CPI experience a significant split leading to the formation of a new party?
During which years did the CPI provide outside support to the UPA government?
During which years did the CPI provide outside support to the UPA government?
What was a significant event for the CPI between 1946 and 1951?
What was a significant event for the CPI between 1946 and 1951?
Where was the Communist Party of India founded?
Where was the Communist Party of India founded?
What was significant about the CPI winning the state elections in Kerala in 1957?
What was significant about the CPI winning the state elections in Kerala in 1957?
Who became Chief Minister of Kerala after the CPI won the elections in 1957?
Who became Chief Minister of Kerala after the CPI won the elections in 1957?
What criticism did the Chinese Communist Party direct at the CPI at the 1957 international meeting?
What criticism did the Chinese Communist Party direct at the CPI at the 1957 international meeting?
What event marked the beginning of armed operations in Dadra-Nagar Haveli by the CPI?
What event marked the beginning of armed operations in Dadra-Nagar Haveli by the CPI?
Which movement was associated with many communists getting arrested in Goa due to their participation?
Which movement was associated with many communists getting arrested in Goa due to their participation?
What was the CPI's relationship with the Congress party between 1970 and 1977?
What was the CPI's relationship with the Congress party between 1970 and 1977?
What controversial law was used by the CPI government to suppress opposition during the emergency period?
What controversial law was used by the CPI government to suppress opposition during the emergency period?
What happened to Darshan Singh Canadian in 1986?
What happened to Darshan Singh Canadian in 1986?
What date does the Communist Party of India (Marxist) consider as its founding day?
What date does the Communist Party of India (Marxist) consider as its founding day?
Which trial had a significant political impact on the communist movement in India?
Which trial had a significant political impact on the communist movement in India?
Who was a key figure that organized a conference in Kanpur in 1925?
Who was a key figure that organized a conference in Kanpur in 1925?
What major change occurred in the communist strategies after the 1928 Comintern congress?
What major change occurred in the communist strategies after the 1928 Comintern congress?
What was the primary consequence of the Meerut Conspiracy Case?
What was the primary consequence of the Meerut Conspiracy Case?
Which of the following was a reaction of the CPI to the establishment of the Congress Socialist Party in 1934?
Which of the following was a reaction of the CPI to the establishment of the Congress Socialist Party in 1934?
Who confessed to receiving money from the Russians during the Cawnpore trial?
Who confessed to receiving money from the Russians during the Cawnpore trial?
Which conference adopted the name 'Communist Party of India'?
Which conference adopted the name 'Communist Party of India'?
What was a primary task of the Indian communists in response to the British authorities, particularly after the sixth congress of the Communist International in 1928?
What was a primary task of the Indian communists in response to the British authorities, particularly after the sixth congress of the Communist International in 1928?
During which time period did the Communist Party of India experience a reorganization?
During which time period did the Communist Party of India experience a reorganization?
Which party was dissolved into the Communist Party of India?
Which party was dissolved into the Communist Party of India?
What action was taken against the Workers and Peasants Party (WPP) by Indian communists in 1929?
What action was taken against the Workers and Peasants Party (WPP) by Indian communists in 1929?
What was initiated by the underground Communist Party of India in 1934?
What was initiated by the underground Communist Party of India in 1934?
Which of the following strikes were ongoing during the creation of the Indian communist movement?
Which of the following strikes were ongoing during the creation of the Indian communist movement?
What was a primary reason for the poor organization of the communist movement during the 1920s?
What was a primary reason for the poor organization of the communist movement during the 1920s?
What significant event took place in July 1937 involving members of the CSP and CPI?
What significant event took place in July 1937 involving members of the CSP and CPI?
Which thesis was adopted at the 2nd CSP congress in January 1936?
Which thesis was adopted at the 2nd CSP congress in January 1936?
What was the name of the declaration released by the CPI during the 1940 Ramgarh Congress Conference?
What was the name of the declaration released by the CPI during the 1940 Ramgarh Congress Conference?
What was the result of the 1946 Provincial Legislative Assembly elections for the CPI?
What was the result of the 1946 Provincial Legislative Assembly elections for the CPI?
Which strategy did the CPI adopt in its 'Programme of Democratic Revolution' in February 1948?
Which strategy did the CPI adopt in its 'Programme of Democratic Revolution' in February 1948?
What significant rebellion did the CPI lead against the Nizam of Hyderabad?
What significant rebellion did the CPI lead against the Nizam of Hyderabad?
Who was elected as the General Secretary of CPI at the 2nd Party Congress in February 1948?
Who was elected as the General Secretary of CPI at the 2nd Party Congress in February 1948?
In what year did the CPI achieve legal status as a party?
In what year did the CPI achieve legal status as a party?
What was the impact of the communist movements in Bihar post-independence?
What was the impact of the communist movements in Bihar post-independence?
What happened to the CPI in the 1952 Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly election?
What happened to the CPI in the 1952 Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly election?
What was the first slogan of the CPI mentioned in the 1951 congress?
What was the first slogan of the CPI mentioned in the 1951 congress?
Which population did the CPI's rebellion in Telangana primarily control?
Which population did the CPI's rebellion in Telangana primarily control?
What role did agrarian struggles play in the CPI's influence in Manipur?
What role did agrarian struggles play in the CPI's influence in Manipur?
What was a primary focus of young communist leadership in the early 1950s of North India?
What was a primary focus of young communist leadership in the early 1950s of North India?
Flashcards
CPI's Founding Date
CPI's Founding Date
The Communist Party of India (CPI) was formed on December 26, 1925, in Kanpur.
CPI's Initial Role
CPI's Initial Role
The CPI initially fought against British colonialism and the caste system.
CPI involvement in Telangana
CPI involvement in Telangana
CPI organised peasant revolts and guerrilla warfare against feudal lords in Telangana (1946-1951).
CPI's Opposition Role
CPI's Opposition Role
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CPI's Current Status in Kerala
CPI's Current Status in Kerala
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CPI's Current Parliamentary Presence
CPI's Current Parliamentary Presence
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CPI's State Representation
CPI's State Representation
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CPI's Early Challenges
CPI's Early Challenges
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CSP and CPI Merger
CSP and CPI Merger
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First CPI Branch in Kerala
First CPI Branch in Kerala
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Early CPI-CSP Cooperation
Early CPI-CSP Cooperation
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Proletarian Path
Proletarian Path
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CSP Expels Communists
CSP Expels Communists
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CPI's Legalization
CPI's Legalization
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CPI Founding Date (CPI)
CPI Founding Date (CPI)
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CPI in the 1946 Provincial Elections
CPI in the 1946 Provincial Elections
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CPI's Position on India's Partition
CPI's Position on India's Partition
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Tashkent Meeting (1920)
Tashkent Meeting (1920)
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Ranadive's 'Programme of Democratic Revolution'
Ranadive's 'Programme of Democratic Revolution'
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Meerut Conspiracy Case
Meerut Conspiracy Case
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CPI-led Armed Insurgencies
CPI-led Armed Insurgencies
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Cawnpore Bolshevik Conspiracy Case (1924)
Cawnpore Bolshevik Conspiracy Case (1924)
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The Telangana Rebellion
The Telangana Rebellion
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Communist Party of India (CPI) Formation (1925)
Communist Party of India (CPI) Formation (1925)
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National Communism
National Communism
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CPI's Success in Bihar
CPI's Success in Bihar
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Emerging Communist Leaders in the 1950s
Emerging Communist Leaders in the 1950s
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Comintern
Comintern
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CPI's Role in the 1st Lok Sabha
CPI's Role in the 1st Lok Sabha
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Colonial Theses (1928)
Colonial Theses (1928)
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CPI's Ban in the 1952 Travancore-Cochin Election
CPI's Ban in the 1952 Travancore-Cochin Election
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Workers and Peasants Parties (WPP)
Workers and Peasants Parties (WPP)
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Congress Socialist Party (1934)
Congress Socialist Party (1934)
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League Against Gandhism
League Against Gandhism
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CPI Central Committee (1933)
CPI Central Committee (1933)
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Popular Front Politics
Popular Front Politics
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1934 Acceptance by Comintern
1934 Acceptance by Comintern
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First State Win
First State Win
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Moscow Criticism
Moscow Criticism
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Liberation of Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Liberation of Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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Goa Satyagraha
Goa Satyagraha
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CPI Split
CPI Split
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United Front Government
United Front Government
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Emergency Period
Emergency Period
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Opposition to Khalistan
Opposition to Khalistan
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Study Notes
Communist Party of India (CPI) History
- Founded on December 26, 1925, in Kanpur (Cawnpore), making it India's oldest communist party.
- Initially faced internal fragmentation and poor organization during the 1920s and early 1930s, with multiple communist groups operating.
- Various conspiracy cases, notably the Meerut and Kanpur Bolshevik Conspiracy trials, aimed to curb communist activity.
- The party's initial leaders, including S. A. Dange, M. N. Roy, Muzaffar Ahmed, and others, faced arrests and imprisonment, though some were eventually released.
- Key figures involved with the founding include S. V. Ghate as the first General Secretary.
- Key figures emerged from diverse origins, such as, Tashkent group, groups in Bengal (Anushilan and Jugantar), Bombay, Madras, United Provinces, Punjab, Sindh, and Bengal.
- The British colonial administration banned the party and its affiliated organizations in 1934.
- Led resistance to British colonization, caste system, and advocated for land reform.
- Led struggles against feudal lords in Telangana during 1946-1951.
- In 1934, the party was recognized as the Indian section of the Communist International.
- Initially opposed the Congress Socialist Party (CSP), calling it "Social Fascist".
CPI's Role in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana
- Currently, the CPI is a state party in Kerala with four cabinet ministers and a deputy speaker.
- In Tamil Nadu, part of the ruling SPA coalition.
- In Telangana, the party is allied with the INC (Indian National Congress).
CPI's National Political History
- Part of the United Front government from 1996 to 1998.
- Provided outside support to the V. P. Singh government (1989–90) and UPA (2004–2009).
- Held significant power in West Bengal (1977–2011) and Tripura (1993–2018).
- During 1950s-1960s acted as the main opposition party.
CPI's National Presence
- Currently holds two members in Lok Sabha and two in Rajya Sabha.
- Has 22 MLAs across four states and one MLC in Bihar.
Conflict and Controversies
- A 1964 split led to the formation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
- A dispute exists over the party's founding date.
CPI and Other Parties
- The party allied with the Congress Party between 1970 and 1977.
- Contested Provincial Legislative Assembly election in 1946 with candidates in 108 seats.
- Opposed partition of India in 1947.
- Led armed struggles in several regions, including the crucial Telangana rebellion.
- Opposed the Khalistan movement in Punjab in the 1980s.
- Played a role in Goa Satyagraha (1955-1956) and the liberation movements in liberated Dadra-Nagar Haveli (1954).
CPI and Key Events
- The 1928 Comintern congress directed Indian communists to combat nationalist leaders and use contradictions.
- The Party's internal conflicts during the period of independence, including shifts between left and right wings, and different policies.
- The 1957 Kerala state election victory, forming the first opposition-led state government.
- Faced criticism from the Chinese Communist Party in 1957 for forming a ministry in Kerala.
- Key figures including P. Sundarayya, E. M. S. Namboodiripad, and B. T. Ranadive.
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Explore the rich history of the Communist Party of India, founded in 1925. This quiz delves into its formation, internal struggles, key figures, and major events like the Meerut Conspiracy trials. Test your knowledge on the party's contributions to resistance against British colonial rule.
