Political Parties

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a....................

• Federal

• Union

• Political Party

• Pressure group

Consider the following statements on parties :

A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.

B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.

C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A, B and C

• A and B

• B and C

• A and C

Which one of the following is the most visible institution in a democracy?

• Political Party

• Pressure Group

• Public Interest Group

• Sectional Interest Group

Which one of the following is not a regional party?

• The Indian National Congress

• The Akali Dal

• The Telugu Desam Party

• The Shiv Sena

Every party in India has to register itself with................

• Parliament

• President

• Election Commission

• Section office

Which one of the following is not a function of political parties?

• Parties play a decisive role in making laws for the country

• Parties do not shape public opinion

• Parties contest elections

• Parties put forward different policies and programs

The political party which believes in Marxism-Leninism is :

• Nationalist Congress Party

• Communist Party of India

• Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)

• Bahujan Samaj Party

The Political Party that runs the government is :

• Ruling party

• Factional group

• Opposition party

• Interest group

A Political party has three components, which of the following is not a component of a political party :

• The leader

• The active members

• The supporters

• Election symbol

Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of a political party?

• It has a unity of purpose

• It adheres to constitutional means

• It does not fulfill its policies when voted to power

• It has a certain organization