Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Political Parties and Pressure Groups starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe any one challenge faced by political parties in India.
Describe any two ways in which pressure groups influence government policies.
Describe the role of opposition parties in a democracy.
Explain how pressure groups contribute to the deepening of democracy.
Explain the difference between a political party and a pressure group.
Explain the term 'coalition government'.
Explain the term 'party system'.
Explain the term 'regional party' with an example.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a political party? (1) Organised group (2) Common ideology (3) Seeks to capture power (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a feature of a pressure group? (1) Seeks to form government (2) Seeks to influence policies (3) Contest elections (4) None of these
Which of the following is a feature of a two-party system? (1) Only one party exists (2) Multiple parties compete but only two have a real chance of winning (3) No parties exist (4) All parties have equal chance of winning
Which of the following is a method used by pressure groups to achieve their objectives? (1) Contesting elections (2) Lobbying (3) Forming government (4) Passing laws
Fill in the blank: The _______ is an example of a farmers' pressure group in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for registering political parties in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the body that allots symbols to political parties in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Party is the oldest political party in India.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Political parties are necessary for the functioning of democracy.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Political parties are registered with the Supreme Court of India.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Political parties help in the formation of public opinion.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Pressure groups are always formal organisations.
