Political Parties (Indian Polity and Governance)

Total Questions: 54

51. In which State Communist parties jointly launched "Bhu-Poratam" Movement? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (a) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:The 'Bhu Poratam' movement (struggle for land) was organised by the Bharatiya Khet Mazdoor Union (BKMUA (one of the communist parties) in Andhra Pradesh to demand agricultural lands and House sites for landless agricultural workers. The name 'Bhu-Poratam' was given by the Communist parties.

52. Which of the following does not constitute the social base of the communist party in India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Business class
Solution:

Business class does not constitute the social base of the Communist Party in India. The Communist Party opposes capitalism while the business class supports capitalism. Thus, this class does not constitute the social base of this party.

The Communist Party of India (CPI), founded in 1920, advocated radical societal changes inspired by Marxist and socialist ideals. Founders like M.N. Roy and Abani Mukherji established CPI in Tashkent after the second Congress of the Comintern, reflecting growing discontent among young nationalists seeking alternatives to Gandhian non-violence principles.
Throughout the 1920s, the CPI played a vital role in the national movement, organising workers' and peasants' parties while facing government crackdowns, including the Meerut conspiracy case in 1929. Despite these challenges, the CPI collaborated with the Indian National Congress, promoting Marxist and communist ideals and significantly influencing India's struggle for independence.

53. The principle of ‘Kamaraj Plan’ was- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (c) Making Indian National Congress Vibrant
Solution:

‘Kamaraj Plan’ was prepared in 1963 by K. Kamaraj, then the President of the Indian National Congress. This plan was prepared to make the Indian National Congress vibrant.

The Kamaraj Plan was simple yet revolutionary. Kamaraj proposed that all senior Congress leaders holding ministerial positions at both the central and state levels should resign from their posts and dedicate themselves to rebuilding the party. The idea was to free these leaders from administrative burdens, allowing them to reconnect with the people, strengthen the party's grassroots network, and revive its ideological foundations. This was particularly important as the Congress faced increasing competition from regional parties and opposition groups. The plan also emphasized the need for younger and more dynamic leaders to take up ministerial responsibilities, ensuring a generational shift in leadership while retaining the wisdom and experience of senior leaders within the party's organizational framework.

54. Consider the following statements about Electoral Bond Scheme 2018: [R.A.S/R.T.S (Pre) 2018]

(A) The aim of this scheme is to bring about transparency in the funding process of political parties.

(B) Only the political parties recognized by the Election Commission which secured not less than two percent of the votes polled in the last general election to the House of People or the Legislative Assembly of the State shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.

(C) Electoral Bonds shall be valid for fifteen calendar days from the date of issue.

(D) The Electoral Bond deposited by an eligible political party in its account shall be credited on the same day.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) Only (A), (C) and (D)
Solution:The Electoral Bond scheme was notified by the Government of India on 2nd January 2018.
Electoral Bond may be purchased by a person, who is a citizen of India, or incorporated or established in India. A person being an individual can buy electoral Bonds, either single or joining with other individuals.
Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 and which secured not less than 1% of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the legislative assembly of the state, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds.
It may be noted that the Electoral Bond shall be valid for 15 days from the date of issue and no payment shall be made to any payee Political Party if the Electoral Bond is deposited after the expiry of the validity period. The Electoral Bond deposited by an eligible Political Party in its account shall be credited on the same day.
State Bank of India (SBI) has been authorised to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 11 Authorised Branches. The move is expected to bring the much-required transparency in the funding process of the Political Party.