[amp_mcq option1=”Gandhian principles” option2=”Socialist ideals” option3=”Pro-monarchy sentiments” option4=”Nepali nationalism” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is: a) Gandhian principles.
The Sikkim National Party (SNP) was a political party in Sikkim, India. It was founded in 1947 by Kazi Lhendup Dorji and was the first political party to be formed in Sikkim. The SNP was primarily influenced by Gandhian principles of non-violence and social justice. The party’s goal was to achieve Sikkim’s independence from India. The SNP was successful in achieving this goal in 1975, when Sikkim became the 22nd state of India.
The other options are incorrect because:
- b) Socialist ideals. The SNP was not a socialist party. It was a nationalist party that sought to achieve Sikkim’s independence from India.
- c) Pro-monarchy sentiments. The SNP was not a pro-monarchy party. It was a nationalist party that sought to achieve Sikkim’s independence from India.
- d) Nepali nationalism. The SNP was not a Nepali nationalist party. It was a Sikkimese nationalist party that sought to achieve Sikkim’s independence from India.