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What marked the end of the 'Congress system' according to political scientists?
Who became the Prime Minister after the assassination of Indira Gandhi?
How many seats did the Congress party win in the Lok Sabha elections held in 1984?
What recommendation did the new National Front government implement in 1990 that led to the rise of the 'Mandal issue' in national politics?
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Which party ruled the country more than any other party even after 1989?
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When did Rajiv Gandhi become the Prime Minister?
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What was reduced to only 197 in the elections held in 1989?
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What impact did the defeat of the Congress party in 1989 have on its centrality in the party system?
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What was implemented by the new National Front government that led to the rise of the 'Mandal issue' in national politics?
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What was the most crucial development during the late 1980s, according to the text?
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What did the National Front government implement in 1990 that led to the rise of the 'Mandal issue' in national politics?
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What was the total number of seats won by the Congress party in the Lok Sabha elections held in 1984?
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Which party ruled the country more than any other party even after 1989?
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What marked the end of the 'Congress system' according to political scientists?
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Who became the Prime Minister after the assassination of Indira Gandhi?
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What was reduced to only 197 in the elections held in 1989?
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What is the significance of Electoral Politics in the Class 12 Political Science course?
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What are the primary subtopics discussed in Electoral Politics?
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What challenges are faced in the electoral system discussed in Electoral Politics?
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Study Notes
- The text discusses the political developments in India during the 1990s, specifically focusing on the end of the "Congress system" and the rise of the "Mandal issue."
- The Congress party, which had won 415 seats in the Lok Sabha elections in 1984, was reduced to only 197 seats in the elections held in 1989. This marked the end of the Congress system's centrality in the party system.
- The new National Front government implemented the recommendation of the Mandal Commission in 1990, reserving jobs in central government for the Other Backward Classes, leading to the rise of the "Mandal issue" in national politics.
- The elections of 1989 were a turning point in Indian politics, as the Congress party lost its dominance and other political parties gained importance.
- The "Mandal issue" was a significant development in Indian politics, as it brought attention to the social and economic issues faced by the Other Backward Classes and led to affirmative action policies.
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Test your knowledge about the key political developments in India during the 1990s, including the transition of power after the assassination of Indira Gandhi and the impact on the Congress party. Explore the lasting influences on Indian politics during this decade.
