Political Parties (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Political Parties (Quiz)

1.

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

More than 300

More than 750

More than 500

More than 1000

2.

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

Through general public voting

By relying on government officials to choose candidates

By allowing only citizens over 50 to vote

By selecting candidates through internal party leadership

3.

What is a one-party system?

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

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

4.

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

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

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

Winning at least 50 seats in Lok Sabha elections

5.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

6.

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

7.

What is a political party?

A group of people working for social welfare

An organization raising funds for social causes

A government department

A group of people contesting elections and holding power

8.

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

To reduce the influence of money and criminals in politics

To increase the transparency of political parties

To ensure that candidates are wealthy

To limit the number of candidates running for elections

9.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

10.

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

China

India

France

United States of America

11.

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

12.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

13.

Why are political parties considered necessary for modern democracies?

They prevent elections from taking place

They are essential for running representative democracies

They help in collecting taxes

They ensure that no laws are passed

14.

Why has India evolved a multiparty system?

Due to the lack of competition between parties

Because the government wants political instability

As a result of influence from other countries

Because of the large social and geographical diversity in the country

15.

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

Socialism

Cultural nationalism (Hindutva)

Marxism

Secularism

16.

How do political parties help people access government schemes?

By setting up government offices in rural areas

By simplifying paperwork

By connecting them with local party leaders who act as intermediaries

By providing free legal advice

17.

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 must maintain a membership register and conduct regular internal elections.

Political parties should hold more rallies.

Political parties should focus solely on winning elections.

18.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

19.

What is the role of opposition parties in a democracy?

Criticize the government and offer alternative views

Stop the government from making laws

Mobilize support for the ruling party

Support the government in all its decisions

20.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

21.

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

The Constitution

Political Parties

Judiciary

Media

22.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

23.

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

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

24.

How do political parties shape public opinion?

By passing all the laws

By controlling all media outlets

By running businesses

By raising and highlighting important issues

25.

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

26.

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

Because elections do not depend on party systems

Because each system is universally perfect for every country

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

Because all systems are flawed and irrelevant

27.

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 are required to keep a membership register.

Elected representatives cannot run for re-election.

Political parties must conduct internal elections.

28.

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

To secure power for upper-caste Hindus

To unify all religious communities

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

To promote socialism and secularism

29.

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

Communist Alliance

National Liberal Union

National Democratic Alliance

Socialist Front

30.

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

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