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प्रश्न
State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.
उत्तर
Functions performed by political parties in a democracy:
Group together a large number of similar opinions, thereby providing a direction in which policies can be formulated
Contest elections, providing the voters a choice between different policies
Winning party forms and runs the government
Losing parties form the opposition, and keep a check on the working of the government
Play a decisive role in making laws, especially by debating them in the legislature.
Shape public opinion by raising and highlighting issues
Provide people a way to access government machinery and welfare schemes
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the guiding philosophy of Bharatiya Janata Party?
Distinguish between pressure groups and political parties by stating any one point of distinction.
“Political parties are a necessary condition for a democracy”. Analyse the statement with examples.
State the conditions required to be a national political party.
State the conditions as laid down by the Election Commission to recognise a 'State Party' and a 'National Party'.
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a ______________________.
Match List I (organisations and struggles) with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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List I |
List II |
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1. |
Congress Party |
Α. |
National Democratic Alliance |
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2. |
Bharatiya Janata Party |
Β. |
State party |
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3. |
Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
C. |
United Progressive Alliance |
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4. |
Telugu Desam party |
D. |
Left Front |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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(a) |
C |
A |
B |
D |
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(b) |
C |
D |
A |
B |
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(c) |
C |
A |
D |
B |
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(d) |
D |
C |
A |
B |
Consider the following statements on parties.
Α. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.
Β. 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?
Explain the role of Political Parties in a democracy.
Answer the following question.
Describe any five major functions of political parties performed in a democracy.
