Political Parties (Quiz) - Social Science

Welcome to your Political Parties (Quiz)

1.

What is a political party?

An organization raising funds for social causes

A group of people contesting elections and holding power

A group of people working for social welfare

A government department

2.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

3.

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

China

India

United States of America

France

4.

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

National Democratic Alliance

National Liberal Union

Communist Alliance

Socialist Front

5.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

6.

What does dynastic succession in political parties refer to?

Equal opportunities for all party members

Open elections for leadership positions

The practice of retiring leaders

Family members dominating top positions

7.

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

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.

Political parties must limit membership to family members only.

8.

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

9.

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

To control the media narrative

To eliminate opposing views

To confuse the voters

To provide a direction for government policies

10.

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

Media

The Constitution

Political Parties

Judiciary

11.

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

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

To promote socialism and secularism

To secure power for upper-caste Hindus

To unify all religious communities

12.

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

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

13.

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

More than 750

More than 1000

More than 500

More than 300

14.

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

Cultural nationalism (Hindutva)

Secularism

Socialism

Marxism

15.

How do political parties shape public opinion?

By raising and highlighting important issues

By passing all the laws

By controlling all media outlets

By running businesses

16.

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

A system where parties merge into one

A coalition of various parties contesting elections together

A group of people protesting against the government

A type of party system where no competition exists

17.

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

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M)

18.

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)

19.

Why has India evolved a multiparty system?

As a result of influence from other countries

Due to the lack of competition between parties

Because the government wants political instability

Because of the large social and geographical diversity in the country

20.

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.

Elected representatives cannot run for re-election.

Political parties are required to keep a membership register.

Political parties must conduct internal elections.

21.

What is a one-party system?

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

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

22.

What happens if there are no political parties in elections?

There will be more party-based movements

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

Elections will be more peaceful

Every elected representative will act on behalf of the whole country

23.

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

To ensure that candidates are wealthy

To increase the transparency of political parties

To limit the number of candidates running for elections

To reduce the influence of money and criminals in politics

24.

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)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

25.

How do political parties help people access government schemes?

By providing free legal advice

By simplifying paperwork

By setting up government offices in rural areas

By connecting them with local party leaders who act as intermediaries

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 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

28.

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

By selecting candidates through internal party leadership

By allowing only citizens over 50 to vote

By relying on government officials to choose candidates

Through general public voting

29.

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

Communist Party of India (CPI)

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

Indian National Congress (INC)

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

30.

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

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

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

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