Political Parties (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Political Parties (Quiz)

1.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

2.

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

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

3.

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)

4.

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

5.

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

India

France

China

United States of America

6.

Why are political parties considered necessary for modern democracies?

They are essential for running representative democracies

They help in collecting taxes

They prevent elections from taking place

They ensure that no laws are passed

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.

Why has India evolved a multiparty system?

As a result of influence from other countries

Because of the large social and geographical diversity in the country

Because the government wants political instability

Due to the lack of competition between parties

9.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

10.

What is the role of opposition parties in a democracy?

Mobilize support for the ruling party

Stop the government from making laws

Criticize the government and offer alternative views

Support the government in all its decisions

11.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

12.

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 elections do not depend on party systems

Because each system is universally perfect for every country

13.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

14.

What is a one-party system?

A system where people vote for multiple parties

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

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

A system where only one party can form alliances

15.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

16.

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

A type of party system where no competition exists

A group of people protesting against the government

A system where parties merge into one

A coalition of various parties contesting elections together

17.

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

To promote socialism and secularism

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

To secure power for upper-caste Hindus

To unify all religious communities

18.

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

More than 300

More than 500

More than 1000

More than 750

19.

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

20.

How do political parties shape public opinion?

By passing all the laws

By raising and highlighting important issues

By running businesses

By controlling all media outlets

21.

How do political parties help people access government schemes?

By connecting them with local party leaders who act as intermediaries

By simplifying paperwork

By setting up government offices in rural areas

By providing free legal advice

22.

What does dynastic succession in political parties refer to?

Open elections for leadership positions

The practice of retiring leaders

Equal opportunities for all party members

Family members dominating top positions

23.

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

24.

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

Elected representatives cannot run for re-election.

Political parties must conduct internal elections.

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

Political parties are required to keep a membership register.

25.

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

The Constitution

Judiciary

Media

Political Parties

26.

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

Socialist Front

National Liberal Union

Communist Alliance

National Democratic Alliance

27.

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

By relying on government officials to choose candidates

By allowing only citizens over 50 to vote

Through general public voting

By selecting candidates through internal party leadership

28.

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

To confuse the voters

To eliminate opposing views

To provide a direction for government policies

To control the media narrative

29.

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

Cultural nationalism (Hindutva)

Socialism

Marxism

Secularism

30.

What happens if there are no political parties in elections?

Elections will be more peaceful

Every elected representative will act on behalf of the whole country

There will be more party-based movements

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

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