History Question Answers Chapter 2 India : Events after 1960 Class 9 Maharashtra Board

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Exercise

1. (A) Choose the correct option and complete the statements:

1. The Prime Minister of India who took an initiative in resolving the question of the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka was (a) Rajiv Gandhi.
2. (c) M. S. Swaminathan is the father of the Green Revolution in India.

1. (B) Identify and write the wrong pair:

(1) Indira Gandhi – National Emergency

(2) Rajiv Gandhi – Development in science and technology

(3) P. V. Narasimha Rao – Economic improvements (4) Chandrashekhar – Mandal Commission.

Wrong pair:

(4) Chandrashekhar – Mandal Commission (It was actually implemented during Vishwanath Pratap Singh’s tenure).

2. Complete the activity as per the given instruction:

(A) Based on the information in the chapter, prepare a chronological chart of Prime Ministers and their tenure.

1. Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964)
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri (1964-1966)
3. Indira Gandhi (1966-1977, 1980-1984)
4. Morarji Desai (1977-1979)
5. Charan Singh (1979-1980)
6. Rajiv Gandhi (1984-1989)
7. Vishwanath Pratap Singh (1989-1990)
8. Chandra Shekhar (1990-1991)
9. P. V. Narasimha Rao (1991-1996)
10. Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1996, 1998-2004)
11. H. D. Deve Gowda (1996-1997)
12. Inder Kumar Gujral (1997-1998)

(B) Write short notes on-

(1) Globalisation

Globalisation is the process of increasing connections between countries through trade, technology, and culture. In India, economic reforms in 1991 opened markets to foreign companies. It helped India grow economically, creating new jobs and businesses.

(2) White Revolution

The White Revolution was a movement to increase milk production in India, led by Dr. Verghese Kurien. It made India the largest producer of milk in the world. This revolution improved farmers’ income and ensured the availability of milk across the country.

3. Give Reasons:

1) The Morarji Desai government lasted for a short while.

Morarji Desai became India’s Prime Minister in 1977, leading the Janata Party. However, internal conflicts and disagreements weakened the government. Due to a lack of unity, his government collapsed in 1979.

2) The army had to be sent into the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

In 1984, separatist terrorists demanding Khalistan took shelter in the Golden Temple. They gathered weapons and posed a serious threat. To remove them, the Indian Army launched Operation Blue Star, leading to a military action inside the temple.

3) The National Planning Commission was set up in India.

The National Planning Commission was established in 1950 by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It aimed to improve economic development through Five-Year Plans. The commission focused on industrial growth, poverty reduction, and self-sufficiency.

4. Answer the following questions in detail.

1) How was 1991 a year of important changes in the history of the world and of India?

The year 1991 was significant because of major global and national events:

• Collapse of the Soviet Union: The Cold War ended, leading to new political changes worldwide.
• Economic Reforms in India: Due to a financial crisis, India introduced liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG) under Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao.
• Impact on Trade and Industry: Foreign investments increased, private businesses grew, and India’s economy became more open to the world.

These changes transformed India’s economic policies and global relations.

2) What are the characteristics of the Indian economy?

The Indian economy has several key features:

• Mixed Economy: It has both government-controlled and private businesses.
• Agriculture-Based Economy: A large part of the population depends on farming.
• Industrial Growth: The country has developed industries in IT, steel, and manufacturing.
• Five-Year Plans: The government introduced planned economic development to reduce poverty and boost progress.
• Liberalization and Globalization: Since 1991, India has opened its markets to foreign companies, leading to economic growth.

5. Complete the table: