Political Parties (Quiz) - Social Science

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1.

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

To promote socialism and secularism

To unify all religious communities

To secure power for upper-caste Hindus

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

2.

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

Socialist Front

National Democratic Alliance

Communist Alliance

National Liberal Union

3.

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

Political Parties

Media

The Constitution

Judiciary

4.

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

To control the media narrative

To provide a direction for government policies

To eliminate opposing views

To confuse the voters

5.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

6.

How do political parties shape public opinion?

By raising and highlighting important issues

By controlling all media outlets

By passing all the laws

By running businesses

7.

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

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

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

Securing at least 10% of votes in Lok Sabha elections

8.

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)

9.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

10.

Why has India evolved a multiparty system?

Due to the lack of competition between parties

As a result of influence from other countries

Because the government wants political instability

Because of the large social and geographical diversity in the country

11.

What is the role of opposition parties in a democracy?

Stop the government from making laws

Mobilize support for the ruling party

Criticize the government and offer alternative views

Support the government in all its decisions

12.

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

Political parties must limit membership to family members only.

Political parties should hold more rallies.

Political parties should focus solely on winning elections.

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

13.

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

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

Because each system is universally perfect for every country

Because elections do not depend on party systems

Because all systems are flawed and irrelevant

14.

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

By relying on government officials to choose candidates

Through general public voting

By selecting candidates through internal party leadership

By allowing only citizens over 50 to vote

15.

What is a one-party system?

A system where only one party can form alliances

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

A system where people vote for multiple parties

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

16.

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

A coalition of various parties contesting elections together

A type of party system where no competition exists

A group of people protesting against the government

A system where parties merge into one

17.

What happens if there are no political parties in elections?

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

Elections will be more peaceful

There will be more party-based movements

Every elected representative will act on behalf of the whole country

18.

What is a political party?

A group of people contesting elections and holding power

An organization raising funds for social causes

A government department

A group of people working for social welfare

19.

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

China

France

United States of America

India

20.

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 reduce the influence of money and criminals in politics

To ensure that candidates are wealthy

To limit the number of candidates running for elections

21.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

22.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

23.

How do political parties help people access government schemes?

By setting up government offices in rural areas

By connecting them with local party leaders who act as intermediaries

By providing free legal advice

By simplifying paperwork

24.

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

25.

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

Political parties are required to keep a membership register.

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

Elected representatives cannot run for re-election.

Political parties must conduct internal elections.

26.

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

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

27.

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

More than 500

More than 750

More than 1000

More than 300

28.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

29.

Why are political parties considered necessary for modern democracies?

They are essential for running representative democracies

They prevent elections from taking place

They help in collecting taxes

They ensure that no laws are passed

30.

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

Cultural nationalism (Hindutva)

Socialism

Marxism

Secularism

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