Class 12 NCERT • Political Science Book 2 (New Syllabus)
Class 12 Pol Science Book 2 Ch 02: Era of One-Party Dominance
Select a topic or study module below to explore the first general elections, Congress dominance in democratic setups, nature of Congress dominance, emergence of opposition parties, coalition dynamics, and comprehensive board review questions.
Topic 01 • First General Elections
Exploring 1952 Elections, Universal Adult Franchise, Election Commission Preparations, and Democratic Experiment
Topic 02 • Congress Dominance
Analyzing Landslide Victories in 1952, 1957, and 1962 Lok Sabha Polls, State Legislative Wins, and Electoral System Bias
Topic 03 • Nature of Congress System
Studying Congress as an Umbrella Coalition, Accommodation of Diverse Ideologies, Factions, and Social Coalitions
Topic 04 • Tolerance of Opposition
Investigating Respect for Democratic Norms, Role of Opposition Leaders in Parliament, and Democratic Accountability
Topic 05 • Rise of Opposition Parties
Examining Socialist Party, Communist Party of India (CPI), Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Swatantra Party, and Ideological Stances
Topic 06 • 1957 Kerala Communist Govt
Analyzing E.M.S. Namboodiripad Ministry, First Democratically Elected Communist Govt, and Article 356 Dismissal
Topic 07 • Congress System Dynamics
Studying Internal Factionalism, Congress as Both Government and Main Opposition, and Shift to Multiparty Competition
Module 08 • Solutions & Chapter Review