Political Science · Indian Political Thought
Which of the following facts is/are INCORRECT regarding J.P. Narayan?
- 1. He left the Congress Party and formed the Praja Socialist Party in 1950
- 2. In 1959 he argued for a 'reconstruction of Indian polity' through a four-tier hierarchy of village, district, state and union councils
- 3. He advocated a programme of social transformation he termed 'Sampoorna Kranti' (Total Revolution) in 1974 against corruption in public life
- 4. Jayaprakash Narayan was posthumously conferred India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna
A1, 2 and 3 only
B1 only ✓ Correct
C2 and 3 only
D2 and 4 only
Correct answer: (B) 1 only — Only statement 1 is incorrect, so the answer is 1 only.
Explanation
★Only statement 1 is incorrect, so the answer is 1 only.
★The Praja Socialist Party was actually formed in 1952, not 1950.
★It arose from the merger of the Socialist Party with the Kisan Mazdoor Praja Party.
★Statement 2 is correct, as JP did urge a four-tier reconstruction of Indian polity in 1959.
★Statement 3 is correct, since he gave the call for Sampoorna Kranti in 1974.
★Statement 4 is correct, as JP received the Bharat Ratna, conferred posthumously.
★So only the 1950 date for the party is the wrong fact.
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