The Socialist Revolution in Russia in 1917 and the Birth of USSR

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What principles inspired the creation of the USSR after the Socialist Revolution in Russia in 1917?

Limiting standard of living, selling basic necessities, communal ownership of productive assets

Promoting capitalism, privatizing basic necessities, individual ownership of productive assets

Neglecting citizens, suppressing basic needs, private ownership of productive assets

Ensuring a minimum standard of living, subsidizing basic necessities, state ownership of productive assets (correct)

What was a major issue faced by people from regions outside Russia after the creation of the USSR?

Enjoying equal opportunities regardless of their region

Feeling neglected and suppressed by the dominant Russian republic (correct)

Feeling superior to the Russian republic

Feeling welcomed and included in the new system

Which factor contributed to the difficulty of life for citizens under the Soviet system?

Abundance of democracy and freedom of speech

Equal distribution of power among citizens

Lack of democracy and freedom of speech (correct)

Tight control by the citizens over the state

Why did Mikhail Gorbachev initiate economic and political reforms in 1985?

To democratize the system and keep the USSR up-to-date with Western advancements Signup and view all the answers

Which event weakened the Soviet system further in 1979?

Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Signup and view all the answers

What was a common way in which people expressed their dissent under the Soviet system?

Through jokes and cartoons Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India responsible for holding the first general election in 1952?

Sukumar Sen Signup and view all the answers

When did the Indian constitution come into effect?

26 January 1950 Signup and view all the answers

Which political party dominated in India after the 1952 general election?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

What made the 1952 general election in India a landmark event?

Its competitiveness and encouraging participation Signup and view all the answers

Which states were mentioned as not being under Congress party's power post the 1952 general election?

Travancore-Cochin, Madras, Orissa Signup and view all the answers

Who became the Prime Minister of India after the first general election in 1952?

P. Jawaharlal Nehru Signup and view all the answers

The Socialist Revolution in Russia in 1917 and the Birth of USSR

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