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Question
Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government.
Solution
Pressure groups are important in the functioning of a democratic government as they provide an opportunity for marginalised people to voice their opinions. In some cases, the government’s opinion might be biased by a small group of rich and powerful people. It is here that pressure groups step in and force the government to make policies which will benefit certain other sections of society as well.
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- With what objective ‘Sardar Sarovar Dam’ was built?
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