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Test: Political Parties - Question 1

What is the primary objective of political parties in a democratic country?

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Political parties are voluntary associations or organized groups of individuals who share the same political views, try to gain political power through constitutional means, and work to promote the national interest.

Test: Political Parties - Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the Indian party system?

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The Indian party system is characterized by a multi-party system, one-dominant party system, lack of clear ideology, and being based on traditional factors.

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Test: Political Parties - Question 3

Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled for a party to be recognized as a national party in India?

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A party is recognised as a National Party a fulfil the following conditions

  • If it secures 6 % of the valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the legislative assembly. 
  • If it wins four seats in the Lok Sabha for many states.
  • If it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha at a general election.
  • Being recognised as a national party means a party is entitled to a reserved symbol for its candidates contesting from across the country. 
Test: Political Parties - Question 4

Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled for a party to be recognized as a state party in India?

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A party is recognized as a state party in a state if it fulfills any of the mentioned conditions.

Test: Political Parties - Question 5

What is the primary function of political parties in a democracy?

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In a democracy, political parties provide an agency to gather different views on various issues, present these views to the government, and provide a mechanism to support or restrain the government, make policies, justify or oppose them.

Test: Political Parties - Question 6

How many recognized national parties are there in India according to the Election Commission of India?

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  • At present, there are eight national political parties in India. They are;
  1. Bharatiya Janata Party
  2. Communist Party of India
  3. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
  4. Indian National Congress
  5. Nationalist Congress Party
  6. National People’s Party
  7. All India Trinamool Congress
  8. Bahujan Samaj Party
Test: Political Parties - Question 7

What is the primary difference between a national party and a state party in India?

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National parties are recognized by the Election Commission as having a presence in multiple states, while state parties are recognized as having a presence in only one state.

Test: Political Parties - Question 8

Which of the following factors has led to the rise of regional parties in India?

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Regional parties in India have risen due to factors such as identity, statehood, autonomy, and development.

Test: Political Parties - Question 9

In which period did the Indian party system transition to a multi-party system?

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The Indian party system transitioned to a multi-party system during the period of 1977-80, with the emergence of the Janata Party-led coalition.

Test: Political Parties - Question 10

In which period did coalition politics become prominent in India?

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Coalition politics became prominent in India during the period of 1989-2014, with the development of the multi-party system and the necessity for national parties to form alliances with state parties.

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