Question 4 of 10beginner💡 UnderstandMatching4 marks

Match the following. (a) Politics of Consensus (b) Caste based parties (c) Personal Law and Gender Justice (d) Growing strength of Regional parties (i) Shah Bano case (ii) Rise of OBCs (iii) Coalition government (iv) Agreement on Economic policies

Correct Answer

(a) iv

(b) ii

(c) i

(d) iii

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 2 | (Page 21)
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Explanation

The matches are based on the consensus elements described in the textbook: (a) Politics of Consensus relates to agreement on new economic policies as mentioned in the first element of consensus. (b) Caste based parties emerged with the rise of OBCs, as political parties recognized the social and political claims of backward castes. (c) The Shah Bano case is directly linked to Personal Law and Gender Justice. (d) Growing strength of Regional parties led to coalition governments, as State level parties began sharing power at the national level.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Match (a) Politics of Consensus with (iv) Agreement on Economic policies - The context states that 'agreement on new economic policies' is the first element of consensus among most parties.

  2. Step 2: Match (b) Caste based parties with (ii) Rise of OBCs - The context mentions 'acceptance of the political and social claims of the backward castes' and that parties support reservation for backward classes.

  3. Step 3: Match (c) Personal Law and Gender Justice with (i) Shah Bano case - This case is directly referenced in the matching exercise in the context.

  4. Step 4: Match (d) Growing strength of Regional parties with (iii) Coalition government - The context explains that 'State level parties are sharing power at the national level' and coalition politics has shifted focus to power sharing arrangements.

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