imp question of politicsl parties
Answers
Question 1.
What is meant by a political party? (2015 D, 2015 OD)
Answer:
Political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and to hold power in the government. They agree on some policies to promote collective good. They seek to implement those policies by winning popular support through elections. Thus political parties tend to fill political offices and exercise political power.
Question 2.
What are the three main components of a political party? (2011 OD)
Answer:
The leaders;
The active members; and
The followers
Question 3.
How many parties are needed in any democratic system to compete in elections and provide a fair chance for the competing parties to come to power? (2012 D)
Answer:
At least two parties.
Question 4.
What is the source of inspiration of the ‘Bhartiya Janata Party’? (2012 OD)
Answer:
The source of inspiration of the Bhartiya Janata Party or the BJP is ancient Indian culture and values.
Question 5.
In which state does ‘Biju Janata Dal’ exist as a regional party? (2012 OD)
Answer:
Odisha (Orissa)
Question 6.
In which state does the ‘Rashtriya Lok Dal’ exist as a regional party? (2012 OD)
Answer:
Uttar Pradesh
Question 7.
What is a recognised political party? (2011 D)
Answer:
A recognised political party is a party, recognised by the ‘Election Commission’ with all the privileges and facilities.Question 8.
What does Universal Adult Suffrage stand for? (2013 OD)
Answer:
Universal Adult suffrage stands for the ‘Right to Vote’.
Question 9.
Given one point of difference between a pressure group and a political party. (2013 OD)
Answer:
A pressure group is an organized or unorganized body that seeks to promote its interests while a political party is a body that seeks to attain political power by contesting elections.