Question

Which of the following is true about the role of the Swatantra Party in Indian Politics?   

Options

• The party favored the expansion of a free private sector and wanted the government to be less involved in controlling the economy.   

• The party was against land ceilings in agriculture and opposed cooperative farming and state trading. They got support from the landlords and princes who wanted to protect their land and status that was being threatened by the land reforms legislation.  

• The party gained strength in different parts of the Country by merging with numerous regional parties and interests. 

• All the above

Answer 1

All the above

Explanation:

1. The party advocated for the growth of a free private sector and for the government to be less involved in economic policymaking. 
2. The party was opposed to agricultural land limitations, as well as cooperative farming and state trading. Landlords and princes backed them up because they wanted to safeguard their land and prestige, which was endangered by the land reform act. 
3. The party was also against the progressive tax system and asked that the licensing system be abolished. They received support from anti-nationalization manufacturers and business leaders. 
4. By combining with a variety of regional parties and interests, the party grew in strength across the country.