Political Parties (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Political Parties (Quiz)

1.

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 group of people protesting against the government

A coalition of various parties contesting elections together

2.

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

To limit the number of candidates running for elections

To increase the transparency of political parties

To ensure that candidates are wealthy

To reduce the influence of money and criminals in politics

3.

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.

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.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

6.

What is the role of opposition parties in a democracy?

Mobilize support for the ruling party

Stop the government from making laws

Support the government in all its decisions

Criticize the government and offer alternative views

7.

What is a one-party system?

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

A system where only one party can form alliances

A system where people vote for multiple parties

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

8.

What is a political party?

A government department

A group of people working for social welfare

An organization raising funds for social causes

A group of people contesting elections and holding power

9.

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 all systems are flawed and irrelevant

Because each system is universally perfect for every country

Because elections do not depend on party systems

10.

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

The Constitution

Judiciary

Political Parties

Media

11.

Why are political parties considered necessary for modern democracies?

They help in collecting taxes

They ensure that no laws are passed

They prevent elections from taking place

They are essential for running representative democracies

12.

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

National Democratic Alliance

Communist Alliance

National Liberal Union

Socialist Front

13.

How do political parties shape public opinion?

By raising and highlighting important issues

By running businesses

By controlling all media outlets

By passing all the laws

14.

What happens if there are no political parties in elections?

Elections will be more peaceful

There will be more party-based movements

Every elected representative will act on behalf of the whole country

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

15.

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

By allowing only citizens over 50 to vote

By selecting candidates through internal party leadership

Through general public voting

By relying on government officials to choose candidates

16.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

17.

What does dynastic succession in political parties refer to?

The practice of retiring leaders

Open elections for leadership positions

Equal opportunities for all party members

Family members dominating top positions

18.

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

To unify all religious communities

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

To secure power for upper-caste Hindus

To promote socialism and secularism

19.

How do political parties help people access government schemes?

By simplifying paperwork

By connecting them with local party leaders who act as intermediaries

By providing free legal advice

By setting up government offices in rural areas

20.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

21.

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

To confuse the voters

To eliminate opposing views

To control the media narrative

To provide a direction for government policies

22.

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

More than 750

More than 500

More than 300

More than 1000

23.

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

United States of America

India

China

France

24.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

25.

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

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

26.

Why has India evolved a multiparty system?

Due to the lack of competition between parties

Because of the large social and geographical diversity in the country

As a result of influence from other countries

Because the government wants political instability

27.

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

28.

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

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

Political parties must conduct internal elections.

Political parties are required to keep a membership register.

Elected representatives cannot run for re-election.

29.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

30.

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

Marxism

Secularism

Socialism

Cultural nationalism (Hindutva)

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