Class 12 Political Science - KARNATAKA
Recent Developments in Indian Politics
The chapter 'Recent Developments in Indian Politics' explores the major political shifts in India since the 1980s. It covers the end of the Congress system, the rise of coalition governments, the emergence of regional parties, and the growing importance of the Mandal Commission recommendations. Students will also learn about communalism, secularism, and the consensus that has emerged around key economic and social policies. For Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 12 board exams, this chapter is crucial as it connects modern Indian history with contemporary political realities, frequently featuring in both objective and long-answer questions.
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Era of Coalition Governments
A period beginning in the late 1980s where no single political party won a clear majority, leading to governments formed by alliances of multiple parties.
Mandal Commission
Set up in 1979, its recommendation to reserve 27% of government jobs for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) transformed Indian social and political dynamics in the 1990s.
Rise of Regional Parties
Political parties whose support is concentrated in specific states or regions, which began playing a crucial role in national coalition politics.
Ayodhya Dispute and Communalism
The controversy surrounding the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi site that led to major shifts in Indian secularism and the rise of identity politics.
New Economic Policy (1991)
Economic reforms introduced by the P.V. Narasimha Rao government, marking India's shift toward liberalization, privatization, and globalization.
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Board Exam Info
In the Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 12 Political Science exam, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Questions often include 1-mark multiple-choice questions, 2-mark short answers, and 5-mark descriptive questions about coalition politics, the Mandal issue, or the rise of regional parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the end of the Congress system in India?
The Congress system declined due to inner-party factionalism, loss of social coalition support, the Emergency's aftermath, and the rise of regional and opposition parties in the late 1960s and 1980s.
Why are coalitions important in recent Indian politics?
Coalitions became important because regional diversity and fragmented voter bases made it difficult for any single national party to win a clear majority, forcing parties to form alliances to form governments.
What was the main impact of the Mandal Commission report?
It led to major political mobilization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), increased caste consciousness in politics, and reserved 27% of central government jobs for OBCs.
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