Question : Which of the following was a key factor leading to the participatory upsurge in the 1990s in India?
Option 1: Economic reforms
Option 2: Political instability
Option 3: Social movements
Option 4: Media expansion
Correct Answer: Media expansion
Solution : The expansion of media, especially the advent of satellite television and increased coverage of political events, was a key factor leading to the participatory upsurge in the 1990s in India.