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Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 1

To which one of the following major political parties is the Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) attached? 

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They include:
(i) All-India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)–affiliated to CPI
(ii) Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)–affiliated to
the Congress
(iii) Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS)–affiliated to the Socialists
(iv) Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU)– affiliated to the CPM
(v) Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS)– affiliated to the BJP
 

Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 2

Which one of the following was the first country-wide pressure group of the organised Indian working class? 

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The trade unions voice the demands of the industrial workers. They are also known as labour groups. A peculiar feature of trade unions in India is that they are associated either directly or indirectly with different political parties. They include:  All-India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)–affiliated to CPI

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Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 3

Assertion (A): Pressure groups involve themselves in politics and policy-making process in India through direct and indirect means.
Reason (R): They aspire to come to power to achieve their goals.
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Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 3

The pressure groups influence the policymaking and policy implementation in the government through legal and legitimate methods like lobbying, correspondence, publicity, propagandising, petitioning, public debating, maintaining contacts with their legislators and so forth. However, some times they resort to illegitimate and illegal methods like strikes, violent activities and corruption which damages public interest and administrative integrity.

Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 4

Which of the following can be considered as a pressure group?

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  • A pressure group is an organised group of people which are active in pursuing common interests.
  • Pressure groups try to bring a change in public policy by exerting pressure on the government.
  • The pressure groups are also called interest groups or vested groups.
  • They do not have direct political party power.
  • They are concerned with specific programs and issues and their activities are confined to the protection and promotion of the interests of their members by pressuring the government.
  • The pressure groups influence the policy-making in the government through legal and legitimate methods like lobbying, correspondence publicity, propagandising, petitioning, public debating, legislations, etc. 
Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 5

What is not a function of pressure groups?

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Pressure group:

  • It refers to the group of people formed with the same opinion in order to achieve similar objectives. They are also called Interest groups. They create pressure on the government with public issues.
  • Pressure groups vary in size and organizational structure, which may not necessarily represent the amount of influence exerted upon a government's policies.
  • It is obvious that trade unions, business organizations, and professional associations can exert considerable pressure upon governments.
  • Example: Bhartiya Kisan Union, Rashtriya SwayamSevak Sangh (RSS), Chipko Movement. 
     
Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 6

Which one of the following statements is not an explanation of the general characteristics of a pressure group? 

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The pressure groups influence the policymaking and policy implementation in the government through legal and legitimate methods like lobbying, correspondence, publicity, propagandizing, petitioning, public debating, maintaining contacts with their legislators and so forth. However, some times they resort to illegitimate and illegal methods like strikes, violent activities and corruption which damages public interest and administrative integrity.

Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 7

Which one of the following is the primary purpose of a pressure group? 

Detailed Solution for Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 7

The pressure groups influence the policymaking and policy implementation in the government through legal and legitimate methods like lobbying, correspondence, publicity, propagandising, petitioning, public debating, maintaining contacts with their legislators and so forth.

Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 8

A pressure group is distinct from a political party in as much as it does not directly: 

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They are different from the political parties in that they neither contest elections nor try to capture political power. They are concerned with specific programmes and issues and their activities are confined to the protection and promotion of the interests of their members by influencing the government.

Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 9

Who among the following is associated with the bachpan bachao andolan?

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  • Started in 1980, Bachpan Bachao Andolan is India's largest movement for the protection of children and works with government agencies and policy makers to strengthen the system.
  • Kailash Satyarthl is the founder of the movement.
  • He is a Nobel Peace Laureate, who envisions a world where all children are free, safe, healthy, receive quality education, and have the opportunity to realise their potential. 
Laxmikanth Test: Pressure Group - Question 10

Which of the following is a pressure group?

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The correct answer is All the above 

  • A pressure group is a group of people who are organised actively for promoting and defending their common interest.
  • It is called so, as it attempts to bring a change in public policy by exerting pressure on the government. It acts as a liaison between the government and its members.
  • The pressure groups are also called interest groups or vested groups. 
  • The pressure groups influence the policy-making and policy implementation in the government through legal and legitimate methods like lobbying, correspondence, publicity, propagandising, petitioning, public debating, maintaining contacts with their legislators and so forth.
  • Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Associated Chamber of Commerce and industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Federation of All India Foodgrain Dealers Association (FAIFDA) are Pressure Groups in Business Groups.
  • All - India Trade Union Congress (ATUC), Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), Bharatlya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) are Trade Unions. 
     
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