Political Parties

The Union Territory of Goa was earlier a state. It became a full-fledged state in 1987. Prior to that, Goa was a Union Territory after it was liberated from Portuguese colonial rule in 1961.

Left-wing ideology typically supports greater government intervention in the economy, with policies aimed at promoting social equality and benefiting economically disadvantaged groups. They focus on welfare measures and often advocate for progressive taxation and social services aimed at reducing inequality. Therefore, the correct statement is that they support government policies for the benefit of poor sections.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) They support government policies which are for the benefit of poor sections.

We are given two statements. Let’s evaluate them one by one.
Statement-I: Nepal was a Hindu Kingdom in the past and then a constitutional monarchy in the modern period for many years.
This statement is false because Nepal was a Hindu Kingdom, but it was later a constitutional monarchy only until the king dissolved the monarchy in 2008. So, Nepal became a federal democratic republic, abolishing the monarchy.
Statement-II: The struggling pro-democracy forces achieved their first major victory in 2006 when the king was forced to restore the House of Representatives.
This statement is true as in 2006, pro-democracy forces in Nepal organized a successful movement (the April Uprising) which led to the restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives, weakening the monarchy.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true.

- Assertion (A): The government imposed a press censorship during the Emergency in 1975, restricting freedom of speech and expression. This is correct as a part of authoritarian rule during the Emergency period.
- Reason (R): Newspapers did indeed protest against censorship by publishing cartoons that symbolized their defiance. This was one of the ways in which newspapers continued to express their dissent despite restrictions.
However, the Reason (R) does not directly explain the assertion. The protests were part of a broader resistance to censorship, not the sole reason behind the assertion.
Thus, the correct answer is (B).

The Emergency in India was declared on June 25, 1975, based on the grounds of "internal disturbances." This declaration was made by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who invoked the provisions under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution. It led to the suspension of civil liberties and the imposition of authoritarian rule in India until 1977.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Internal disturbances.

In the first general election of India held in 1952, the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, led by Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, won 16 seats in the Lok Sabha. They were the second-largest party after the Indian National Congress, which dominated the election with a clear majority.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Bharatiya Jan Sangh.