Political Parties (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Political Parties (Quiz)

1.

How do political parties shape public opinion?

By controlling all media outlets

By passing all the laws

By raising and highlighting important issues

By running businesses

2.

What is considered one of the most visible institutions in a democracy?

Media

Judiciary

The Constitution

Political Parties

3.

What does dynastic succession in political parties refer to?

Family members dominating top positions

The practice of retiring leaders

Open elections for leadership positions

Equal opportunities for all party members

4.

Which party believes in Marxism-Leninism and supports socialism, secularism, and democracy?

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

5.

What is the criteria for a party to be recognized as a national party in India?

Winning at least 5% of the seats in the Legislative Assembly

Winning at least 50 seats in Lok Sabha elections

Securing 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four states and winning at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha

Securing at least 10% of votes in Lok Sabha elections

6.

What is the primary aim of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)?

To secure power for upper-caste Hindus

To represent and secure power for the bahujan samaj, including dalits, adivasis, OBCs, and religious minorities

To promote socialism and secularism

To unify all religious communities

7.

What is one of the key suggestions made to improve internal democracy within political parties?

Political parties should hold more rallies.

Political parties must maintain a membership register and conduct regular internal elections.

Political parties should focus solely on winning elections.

Political parties must limit membership to family members only.

8.

How do political parties help people access government schemes?

By connecting them with local party leaders who act as intermediaries

By providing free legal advice

By setting up government offices in rural areas

By simplifying paperwork

9.

Which of the following was a major alliance in the 2004 Indian parliamentary elections?

Socialist Front

National Democratic Alliance

Communist Alliance

National Liberal Union

10.

Why are political parties considered necessary for modern democracies?

They are essential for running representative democracies

They ensure that no laws are passed

They help in collecting taxes

They prevent elections from taking place

11.

Which of the following parties is known as the oldest political party in India?

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

12.

How many political parties are registered with the Election Commission of India?

More than 1000

More than 750

More than 300

More than 500

13.

What amendment was enacted to tackle the issue of defection among elected representatives?

Political parties must conduct internal elections.

Elected representatives cannot run for re-election.

Elected MLAs and MPs will lose their seats if they change parties.

Political parties are required to keep a membership register.

14.

What happens if there are no political parties in elections?

Every elected representative will act on behalf of the whole country

Candidates will be independent, and no major policy promises can be made

There will be more party-based movements

Elections will be more peaceful

15.

What is the purpose of requiring candidates to file an affidavit regarding their property and criminal cases?

To increase the transparency of political parties

To limit the number of candidates running for elections

To reduce the influence of money and criminals in politics

To ensure that candidates are wealthy

16.

Which party came to power in 1998 as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)?

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

17.

Which of the following parties has a strong presence in West Bengal, Kerala, and Tripura?

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

18.

What is one way in which parties contest elections in countries like India?

By selecting candidates through internal party leadership

By relying on government officials to choose candidates

By allowing only citizens over 50 to vote

Through general public voting

19.

Why do political parties reduce a multitude of opinions into a few basic positions?

To provide a direction for government policies

To confuse the voters

To control the media narrative

To eliminate opposing views

20.

Why is the question of which party system is better not a good question?

Because all systems are flawed and irrelevant

Because elections do not depend on party systems

Because party systems evolve based on the history, society, and political conditions of each country

Because each system is universally perfect for every country

21.

What is a one-party system?

A system where one party contests elections but others can form the government

A system where people vote for multiple parties

A system where only one party can form alliances

A system where only one party is allowed to control and run the government

22.

Which party draws inspiration from leaders like Babasaheb Ambedkar and Sahu Maharaj?

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

23.

Why has India evolved a multiparty system?

Because the government wants political instability

Because of the large social and geographical diversity in the country

Due to the lack of competition between parties

As a result of influence from other countries

24.

Which party supports cultural nationalism or ‘Hindutva’ as an important element of its ideology?

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Indian National Congress (INC)

25.

What is a political party?

A government department

A group of people contesting elections and holding power

A group of people working for social welfare

An organization raising funds for social causes

26.

Which of the following is an example of a two-party system?

India

France

China

United States of America

27.

Which party was founded in 1885 and played a dominant role in Indian politics after Independence?

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

28.

What ideology does the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) primarily emphasize?

Socialism

Secularism

Cultural nationalism (Hindutva)

Marxism

29.

What is the role of opposition parties in a democracy?

Stop the government from making laws

Criticize the government and offer alternative views

Mobilize support for the ruling party

Support the government in all its decisions

30.

What is an alliance or a front in a multiparty system?

A type of party system where no competition exists

A system where parties merge into one

A coalition of various parties contesting elections together

A group of people protesting against the government

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