Question

Which of the following is not the function of political parties in a democratic
system:
(i) Political parties work secretly to bring a change in the system.
(ii) They shape public opinion.
(iii) They attempt to acquire political power.
(iv) They form opposition if not in majority in the legislature.

Answer 1

ANSWER:

    Out of the following (i) "Political parties work secretly" to bring a "change in the system". (ii) They "shape public opinion". (iii) They "attempt to acquire political power". (iv) They form "opposition if not in majority" in the legislature. The one thing which the political party doesn't do in India is (i) Political parties work secretly to bring a change in the system.

    The political parties quest to coming to power is always there because only then they can influence their policies that'll benefit the people.