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✅ Answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 only

Key Points

• Statement 1: Correct. V.K. Velappan was the first minister in Kerala to die while in office, in 1962.
• Statement 2: Correct. Pattom Thanu Pillai resigned as Chief Minister of Kerala and was appointed Governor of Punjab.
• Statement 3: Correct. The longest President’s Rule in Kerala was from 1964 to 1967 (2 years and 177 days).
• Statement 4: Incorrect. KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) was established on April 1, 1965, not in 1963.

Important Points

• KSRTC formation: April 1, 1965
• Longest President’s Rule: 1964–1967
• First minister to die in office: V.K. Velappan (1962)
• Pattom Thanu Pillai: Became Governor of Punjab after CM tenure

✅ Answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 only

Key Points

• Statement 1: Correct. Kerala's second Legislative Assembly election was conducted in 1960.
• Statement 2: Correct. Dr. A.R. Menon was the first MLA to die while in office in Kerala.
• Statement 3: Correct. The first census after the formation of Kerala state (1956) was held in 1961.
• Statement 4: Incorrect. The transition from dual-member to single-member constituencies in Kerala happened in 1961, not 1960.

Important Points

• Second General Election: 1960
• First MLA to die in office: Dr. A.R. Menon
• First post-formation census: 1961
• Single-member constituency system introduced: 1961
• Onam declared state festival: By Pattom Thanu Pillai in 1961

Key Points

• The tenancy reforms aimed to abolish intermediaries and ensure the land rights of actual cultivators, also referred to as "tiller tenants."
• The objective was to promote equity in land ownership and reduce rural poverty by addressing the exploitation of tenant farmers.
• These reforms facilitated the transfer of ownership rights to tenants who cultivated the land, granting them security and legal recognition.
• Tenancy reform laws were part of broader land reform programs implemented after independence to create a more equitable agrarian structure.
• Such reforms significantly contributed to reducing feudalistic practices and empowering farmers with ownership rights.

Additional Information

• Land Reforms in India
  • Land reforms were introduced post-independence to address issues of land inequality, feudalism, and agricultural productivity.
  • The main components included the abolition of intermediaries, tenancy reforms, land ceiling laws, and the redistribution of surplus land.
  • These reforms aimed to ensure social justice and improve agricultural efficiency.
• Tiller's Rights
  • The phrase "land to the tiller" became a guiding principle for tenancy reforms, emphasizing that those who cultivate the land should own it.
  • This approach was seen as key to empowering small and marginal farmers and enhancing their economic stability.

The correct answer is - Balwantrai Mehta

Key Points

• Balwantrai Mehta is regarded as the Architect of Panchayati Raj in India due to his pivotal contributions in laying the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system.
• His recommendations were outlined in the Balwantrai Mehta Committee Report (1957), which emphasized the importance of decentralized governance and democratic institutions at the grassroots level.
• The report suggested the establishment of a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj, consisting of:
  • Gram Panchayat at the village level
  • Panchayat Samiti at the block level
  • Zila Parishad at the district level
• The system aimed at enabling local self-governance, with a focus on development planning and implementation at the grassroots.
• The first Panchayati Raj system in India was inaugurated on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, based on the recommendations of the committee.

Additional Information

• Historical Background
  • The concept of local self-governance in India can be traced back to ancient times, with the presence of village assemblies or "Sabhas" in South India.
  • During British rule, Lord Ripon introduced local self-government reforms in 1882, often called the "Father of Local Self-Government in India."
• Other Related Committees
  • Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) recommended a two-tier system instead of the three-tier system.
  • 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions and introduced mandatory elections every 5 years.
• Key Features of the Panchayati Raj System
  • Empowers rural citizens through decentralized governance.
  • Focuses on inclusive development, involving marginalized groups like Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women.
  • Enhances accountability and transparency in rural development.

The correct answer is - Rajkumari Amrut Kaur

Key Points

• Rajkumari Amrut Kaur
  • She was the first woman to serve as a Cabinet Minister in independent India.
  • Rajkumari Amrut Kaur held the portfolio of the Health Ministry from 1947 to 1957.
  • As Health Minister, she played a key role in establishing the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
  • She was a prominent freedom fighter and worked closely with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
  • Her contributions to public health policy and administration are widely regarded as pioneering.

Additional Information

• Women in Indian Politics
  • After independence, women like Rajkumari Amrut Kaur, Sucheta Kripalani, and Indira Gandhi played significant roles in shaping the political landscape of India.
  • Sucheta Kripalani became the first woman Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.
  • Indira Gandhi became the first woman Prime Minister of India in 1966.
• Health Sector Reforms
  • Rajkumari Amrut Kaur laid the foundation for modern healthcare infrastructure in India.
  • She was instrumental in initiating programs for the eradication of diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.
  • Her efforts led to significant improvements in public health awareness and accessibility during her tenure.
• Freedom Movement Contributions
  • Rajkumari Amrut Kaur actively participated in the Quit India Movement and supported various social reform initiatives.
  • She was deeply committed to the cause of women's education and empowerment.

The correct answer is Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Key Points

• Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime minister in India.
  • He served as the Prime minister of India from 1964 to 1966.
  • He was the Prime Minister of India during the Indo-Pak war in 1965.
  • His birthday also falls on 2^nd October along with Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.
  • The famous slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" was raised by Lal Bahadur Shastri.
  • He signed on Tashkent Declaration along with the then-President of Pakistan Muhammad Ayub Khan on 10^th January 1966.
  • He is the first prime minister to die abroad.
  • He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1966.
  • He was the first person to receive Bharat Ratna posthumously.
  • The resting place of Lal Bahadur Shastri is called Vijayghat.

Additional Information

• Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister of India during the Indo-China war in 1962.
• Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during the Indo-Pak war in 1971.
• Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India when the Bhopal gas tragedy took place in 1984.

The correct answer is Lal Bahadur Shastri and Ayub Khan.

Key Points

• The Tashkent Agreement was a peace treaty signed by India and Pakistan in 1965 to end the Indo-Pakistani War.
• Lal Bahadur Shastri is the prime minister who signed on Tashkent agreement.
• On January 10, 1966, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistan's then-President Muhammad Ayub Khan signed the Tashkent Agreement.
• Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan.
• Aleksey Kosygin, the Soviet premier, mediated the agreement.
• The parties agreed that all armed forces would be withdrawn to positions held prior to August 5, 1965.
• In India, the agreement was criticized because it did not include a no-war pact or any commitment to refrain from guerilla warfare in Kashmir.
• Lal Bahadur Shastri died in Tashkent on (11th January 1966) the day after the Tashkent Declaration .

Additional Information

• Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime minister of India.
  • He served as the Prime minister of India from 1964 to 1965.
  • He is popularly called "man of peace".During the 1965 Indo-Pak conflict, he served as Prime Minister of India.
  • On the same day as Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, he was born on October 2nd.
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri popularised the term "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan."
  • He is the first Prime Minister of India to die abroad.
  • In 1966, the Bharat Ratna was bestowed upon him.
    • He was the first posthumous recipient of the Bharat Ratna.
  • Lal Bahadur Shastri's resting spot is known as Vijayghat. 

The correct answer is Lakshadweep.

Important Points

• The union cabinet approved the amendment of the Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965 to confer occupancy rights to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in the union territory.
• The Lakshadweep island mostly comprises of the ST population and they did not have occupancy rights.

Additional Information

Lakshadweep:

• Capital - Kavaratti

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 18 May 1974.

Key Points

•  The Code name for this test was  'Smiling Buddha'.
• Mrs. Indira Gandhi was the Prime minister of India at that time
• India became the 6th country in the world to conduct a successful nuclear test.
• After the 1974 tests, India conducted five tests, three on May 11 and two on May 13, 1998. 
• 11 May is celebrated as National Technology day in India.
• The test was conducted in Pokharan, Rajasthan.
• The nuclear program in India was initiated in the late 1940s under the supervision of Homi J. Bhabha.
• India had adopted a policy of the No-First Use of nuclear weapons.

The correct answer is V. K. Krishna Menon.

•  The minister who resigned during the India-China war in 1962 is V. K. Krishna Menon.​

​Key Points

• Vengali Krishna Kurup Krishna Menon was an Indian politician,non-career diplomat, and nationalist.
• He was born on 3 May 1896, Kozhikode.
• He wrote the first draft of Preamble to the Constitution of India.
• He coined the name Non-Alignment movement.

Important Points

• The Sino-India war between India and china occurred in October-November 1962.
• A disputed Himalayan border was the main cause of the war.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Palden Namgyal.

About Palden Namgyal:

• He was born on 23rd May 1923. Palden Thondup Namgyal was the 12th and last Chogyal King of Sikkim. Earlier, the kingdom of Sikkim was known as "Dremoshong".
• Palden Thondup Namgyal preceded by Tashi Namgyal. The "Order of the Precious Jewel of the Heart of Sikkim" was founded by Palden Thondup Namgyal in September 1972.
• Under his reign, he shaped a 'Model Asian State' where the Per Capita Income and Literacy Rate were twice as high as Neighbors Bhutan and Nepal but were less than India.
• He died on 10th April 1975.

Image of Palden Thondup Namgyal:

About Sikkim:

• It is one of the Nort-Eastern states of India. On 16 May 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union on16th May 1975, with adding its name to the First Schedule of the Constitution by the 36th Amendment.
• It borders Nepal in the west, West Bengal in the south, Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east.
• Sikkim is the Second Smallest and Least Populous among the Indian states.

Map View of Sikkim state:

The correct answer is 1956.

Key Points

• The reorganization of states on a linguistic basis was done in 1956.
• THE STATES REORGANISATION ACT, 1956:
  • The reorganization of the states was demanded many times after independence.
  • There were financial, economic and administrative, and regional language issues.
  • In this context, the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was constituted in 1953.
  • The Commission submitted its report in September 1955.
• The Commission was appointed by Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• SRC was headed by S. Fazal Ali and had two members namely M. Panikkar & H. N. Kunzru. 

Important Points 

• Andhra Pradesh was the first state of Independent India recognized by the state reorganization act 1956, on a linguistic basis on 1st November 1956.
• The state itself was formed on October 1, 1953.

The correct answer is 1950.

• Uttar Pradesh was earlier known as the United Provinces. In the year 1950, it was given the name of Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

• Uttar Pradesh:
  • It was earlier known as the United Provinces.
  • In the year 1950, the name was changed to Uttar Pradesh.
  • Uttaranchal was separated from Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000.
    • In the year 2007, the name of Uttaranchal was changed to Uttarakhand.
  • Capital: Lucknow
  • Governor: Anandiben Patel (July 2021)
  • Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath (Ajay Bisht) (July 2021)

Additional Information

• Uttar Pradesh shares its borders with the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh.
• It shares its international border with Nepal.

The correct answer is 1971.

Key Points

•  Bangladesh (East -Pakistan) was part of Pakistan from 1947 to 1971.
• India joined the war on 3 December 1971, after Pakistan launched preemptive air strikes on North India.
• The subsequent Indo-Pakistani War witnessed engagements on two war fronts
• The Indian government decided to save the Bangali Muslims and Hindus
• On 16 December 1971, 93,000 Pakistani military and govt officials surrendered before the Indian Army,
• ending the Bangladesh Liberation War that began on 3 December

​ Additional Information

• 26 march is the independence day of Bangladesh
• General A A K Niazi signed the Instrument of Surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh.
• On December 6, she announced in Parliament that India had accorded recognition to the Bangladesh Government
• On July 2, 1972, India and Pakistan signed the Shimla Agreement under which the former agreed to release all the 93,000 Pakistani prisoners of war

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The correct answer is Golden Temple.

Key Points

• Operation Blue Star was a military operation that was carried out in June 1984 to flush out armed militants who were holed up in the buildings of the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar, Punjab.
• General Arunkumar Shridhar Vaidya, who was the brain behind Operation Blue Star involving a military attack against the militants of the Khalistan movement.
• Bhindranwale was the leader of Damdami Taksal and was one of the main reasons behind Operation Blue Star.
  • As a leader, Bhindranwale influenced Sikh youth.
• Several people were killed in retaliation to Operation Blue Star. PM Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards.

Important Points

• List of some military operations of India: