Political Parties & Pressure Groups MCQs

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Multiple Choice Questions for Political Parties & Pressure Groups with Answers

Question. In India partyless democracy was first advocated by           
(a) Jai Prakash Narayan
(b) M.N. Ray
(c) Vinoba Bhave
(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer

A

Question. A political party is recognized as a regional party, if                 
(a) It gets 4% votes in the State either in Lok Sabha or the Assembly election
(b) It gets 6% votes in the State either in Lok Sabha or the Assembly election
(c) It gets 8% votes in the State either in Lok Sabha or the Assembly election
(d) None of the above

Answer

B

Question. Who is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)?             
(a) Jyotiba Phule
(b) Kanshi Ram
(c) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) Sahu Maharaj

Answer

B

Question. The political parties got the Constitution recognition for the first time in the year           
(a) 1975
(b) 1977
(c) 1985
(d) 1995

Answer

C

Question. Which one among the following is the distinguishing factor between a pressure group and a political party?             
(a) Pressure groups are confined to a few, while political parties involve larger number of people
(b) Pressure groups do not seek active political power, political parties do
(c) Pressure groups do not politically motivate people, while political parties do
(d) Political parties take political stance, while pressure groups do not bother about political issues

Answer

D

Question. Which party provided two Prime Ministers in two years time?               
(a) B.J.P.
(b) Janata Party
(c) Janata Dal
(d) Samajwadi Janata Party

Answer

C

Question. When did the Communist Party of India (Marxist) emerge as a separate political party?             
(a) 1960
(b) 1964
(c) 1968
(d) 1973

Answer

B

Question. Consider the following statements             
1. The Anti-Defection Law bans an elected member from voting against the explicit mandate of his/her party.
2. The Anti-Defection provisions do not apply if one-third of the members of a party disobey the mandate of the party and constitute themselves as a separate party.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

A

Question. The Election Commission recognizes a political party as a national party if               
1. it secures at least six percent of the total valid votes polled in four or more States in a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the State Legislative Assemblies.
2. it wins at least four seats in a general election to the Lok Sabha from any State or States.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

C

Question. The Kamraj Plan proposed             
(a) priority to agriculture over industry
(b) inducting senior leaders to party work
(c) election to all party officers
(d) an overhaul of the congress working committee

Answer

B

Question. Which party has advocated the coming together of all Left parties?             
(a) CPI
(b) CPI (M)
(c) NCP
(d) INC

Answer

A

Question. Which one among the following statements about the functioning of political parties in a democracy is not correct?           
(a) Political parties give political education to the people
(b) Political parties serve as a link between the government and the people
(c) Political parties fight elections and try to get the maximum number of their candidates elected
(d) None of the above

Answer

A

Question. Which one of the following has been recognised as National Party in 2016?               
(a) INLD
(b) Akali Dal
(c) TMC
(d) AIADMK

Answer

C