Time: 1 hour
M.M.: 30
Instructions:
Q1. What is a political party? (1 Mark)
(a) A government body
(b) A group of army officials
(c) A group of people with shared beliefs contesting elections
(d) A civil society organization
Q2. Which political party was formed in 2012 and is currently in power in Delhi and Punjab? (1 Mark)
(a) BJP
(b) BSP
(c) INC
(d) AAP
Q3. Which of the following is a national party from the North-East region of India? (1 Mark)
(a) NPP
(b) CPI(M)
(c) SP
(d) BJD
Q4. State any one function performed by political parties in a democracy. (1 Mark)
Q5. Mention one challenge that political parties face in India. (1 Mark)
Q6. Explain any two reasons why political parties are necessary for the functioning of a democracy. (2 Marks)
Q7. What is meant by a multi-party system? Give an example of a country that follows it. (2 Marks)
Q8. Define the term ‘Defection’. How has the Anti-Defection Law addressed this issue? (2 Marks)
Q9. Describe three major functions performed by political parties in elections and governance. (3 Marks)
Q10. How are national parties different from state parties? Explain with examples. (3 Marks)
Q11. Discuss any three challenges faced by political parties in contemporary India. (3 Marks)
Q12. What is the role of political parties in shaping public opinion and providing access to welfare schemes? Explain with examples. (5 Marks)
Q13. Suggest and explain any four methods that can be adopted to reform political parties in India. (5 Marks)
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