CUET UG 2023 Political Science Question Paper (30-May-2023) (Shift 1)

Question 1

The major non-communist, non-Congress opposition parties in 1971 formed an electoral alliance known as the:

Accepted Answer

Grand Alliance

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Bharatiya Jana Sangh

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Swatantra Party

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Sanyukta Socialist Party

Question 2

Choose the correct term for the coming together of two or more political parties to form a government.

Accepted Answer

The Coalition Government

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The United Government

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The National Government

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The Appointed Government

Question 3

What do the twelve stars symbolize in the European Union Flag?

Accepted Answer

Perfection, Completeness and Unity

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Purity, Love and Affection

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Humanity and Brotherhood

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Purity and Compassion

Question 4

The results of the 1967 assembly election were described as a &lsquo;Political Earthquake&rsquo; by many contemporary political observers because:

Accepted Answer

Congress did get the majority in the Lok Sabha but received the lowest seats and share of vote since 1952

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The first non-Congress government was formed at the centre

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Many new political parties had contested the elections

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The number of voters had increased significantly

Question 5

Choose the correct statement with respect to the Emergency in India in 1975.

(A) In March 1974, the students in Gujarat led the movement against corruption.
(B) In 1975, JP led a people's march to the parliament.
(C) In May 1977, the Janata Party government appointed a Commission of inquiry headed by Morarji Desai.
(D) The 42nd amendment was passed during the Emergency.
(E) Newspapers like The Hindu, The Times of India protested against censorship.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Accepted Answer

(B), (D)

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(C), (D)

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(A), (E)

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(B), (C)