alleryAfter the Muslim League eclipsed, which party dominated Indian politics in the 1950s?
AThe Congress party
BSwatantra Party
CHindu Mahasabha
DCommunist Party
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The Congress party
1. With the eclipse of the Muslim League due to partition, Congress dominated in the 1950s.
2. This dominance began breaking down in the 1960s and 70s.
3. The other parties had limited or regional appeal.
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