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Political Parties

Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question — in the order the textbook teaches them. · 11 questions

Exercise

11 q
  1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentences.
    Ex Q1(1)
    When people come together and participate in electoral process, to acquire political power, such organisations are called ............ .
    1. A.
      Government
    2. B.
      Society
    3. C.
      Political parties
    4. D.
      Social organisations
  2. Ex Q1(2)
    National Conference is a party in ............ this region.
    1. A.
      Odisha
    2. B.
      Assam
    3. C.
      Bihar
    4. D.
      Jammu and Kashmir
  3. Ex Q1(3)
    Justice Party – a non-Brahmin movement was transformed into .......... Political Party.
    1. A.
      Assam Gan Parishad
    2. B.
      Shivsena
    3. C.
      Dravid Munnetra Kazhagam
    4. D.
      Jammu and Kashmir National Conference
  4. State whether following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer.
    Ex Q2(1)
    Political parties act as a link between government and people.
  5. Ex Q2(2)
    Political parties are social organisations.
  6. Ex Q2(3)
    Coalition politics leads to instability.
  7. Ex Q2(4)
    Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.
  8. Explain the following concepts.
    Ex Q3(1)
    Regionalism
  9. Ex Q3(2)
    National Parties
  10. Answer the following questions in brief.
    Ex Q4(1)
    What are the major characteristics of political parties?
  11. Ex Q4(2)
    What changes have taken place in the nature of political parties in India?