Political Parties (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Political Parties (Quiz)

1.

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

Judiciary

The Constitution

Political Parties

Media

2.

Why has India evolved a multiparty system?

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

Due to the lack of competition between parties

3.

What is the role of opposition parties in a democracy?

Stop the government from making laws

Support the government in all its decisions

Mobilize support for the ruling party

Criticize the government and offer alternative views

4.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

5.

How do political parties shape public opinion?

By raising and highlighting important issues

By controlling all media outlets

By running businesses

By passing all the laws

6.

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

A group of people protesting against the government

A system where parties merge into one

A coalition of various parties contesting elections together

A type of party system where no competition exists

7.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

8.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

9.

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 can form alliances

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

10.

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

Political parties should hold more rallies.

Political parties should focus solely on winning elections.

Political parties must limit membership to family members only.

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

11.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

12.

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 50 seats in Lok Sabha elections

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

13.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

14.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

15.

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

Cultural nationalism (Hindutva)

Marxism

Secularism

Socialism

16.

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

France

China

India

United States of America

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 unify all religious communities

To secure power for upper-caste Hindus

18.

How do political parties help people access government schemes?

By providing free legal advice

By setting up government offices in rural areas

By simplifying paperwork

By connecting them with local party leaders who act as intermediaries

19.

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

20.

What is a political party?

An organization raising funds for social causes

A group of people contesting elections and holding power

A government department

A group of people working for social welfare

21.

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

Because all systems are flawed and irrelevant

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

22.

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

National Liberal Union

Communist Alliance

Socialist Front

National Democratic Alliance

23.

What happens if there are no political parties in elections?

There will be more party-based movements

Elections will be more peaceful

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

Every elected representative will act on behalf of the whole country

24.

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

To confuse the voters

To control the media narrative

To eliminate opposing views

To provide a direction for government policies

25.

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

26.

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

More than 500

More than 300

More than 1000

More than 750

27.

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

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

28.

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

By allowing only citizens over 50 to vote

By relying on government officials to choose candidates

By selecting candidates through internal party leadership

Through general public voting

29.

Why are political parties considered necessary for modern democracies?

They are essential for running representative democracies

They prevent elections from taking place

They ensure that no laws are passed

They help in collecting taxes

30.

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

Political parties are required to keep a membership register.

Political parties must conduct internal elections.

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

Elected representatives cannot run for re-election.

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