Chapter-6 Political Parties

1. List the several tasks that political parties carry out in a democracy.

Explanation: 

The following are the duties carried out by political parties: 

They run for office. 

They introduce a range of programmes and policies for the populace. 

They are crucial in the decision-making process for passing laws and carrying them out. When these parties win elections, they establish and control the government. 

In the event that they lose, these parties take on the role of the opposition parties and  criticise the ruling party. 

On a variety of subjects, the parties influence public opinion. They have the power to shape  their opinions and to persuade them to change them. 

These organisations facilitate public access to governmental policies and actions.


2. What are the various challenges faced by political parties?

Explanation: 

Political parties must contend with the following difficulties: 

Lack of internal democracy - When a party's power is concentrated in the hands of one or a  small number of ministers, it opens the door for internal disagreements. 

The political parties have practised dynastic succession since the dawn of mankind. The  potential for other party ministers to choose an effective role in the party is impacted by the  party leader's genealogy, which is established and followed by a dynastic succession. 

Money and muscle power - As money and muscle power gain significance, the participation  of minor regional parties is decreasing. During election season, these powers are most  noticeable.


3. Make recommendations for changes that would make parties stronger and better able to  carry out their duties.

Explanation: 

A political party can implement a number of reforms, including the following: an internal conflict resolution mechanism within a political party. 

Candidates that are women should receive 1/3 of the party's representation. The parties ought to discourage candidates with a criminal history. 

To provide candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds an equal shot at winning, state  support for elections should be encouraged 


4. What is a political party, exactly?

Explanation: 

A group of people that band together to run for office and control the government is known  as a political party. In order to further the common good, they concur on a number of social  policies and programmes. 


5. What qualities define a political party? 

Explanation: 

The political party has the following characteristics: 

They have members who have the same interests in policies and programmes. They aim to enact laws that promote the wellbeing of the populace. 

There are three parts: a leader, engaged followers, and passive members.


6. A group of people who band together to run for office and control the government is  referred to as a.

Explanation : 

A political party is a collection of individuals who band together to run for office and retain  the reins of power. 


7. Use the codes provided below the lists to compare List-l (organisations and struggles) with  List-ll and choose the appropriate response. 

List - l

1. Congress party 

2. Bharatiya janata party  

3. Communist party of India  

4. Telugu Desam party  

List -ll 

 A. National Democratic Alliance  

 B. State party 

 C. United Progressive Alliance 

 D. Telugu Desam Party 


1 

2 

3 

4

(a) 

C 

A 

B 

D

(b) 

C 

D 

A 

B

(c) 

C 

A 

D 

B

(d) 

D 

C 

A 

B

Explanation: 

(c) C A D B  


8. Who among the following is the Bahujan Samaj Party's founder? A.Kanshi Ram 

B. Sahu MahSarah 

C. B.R.Ambedkar 

D. Jotiba Phule


Explanation : 

A. Kanshi Ram 


9. What is the Bharatiya Janata Party's founding principle? A. Bahujan Samaj 

B. Democratic revolution 

C. Integral humanism 

D. Modernizatneces

Explanation: 

C. Integral humanism 


10.Consider the following statements on parties. A.People do not have a lot of trust in political partiesst. B.Top-level party leader scandals frequently derail parties C. It is not necessary for parties to rule governments. Which of the aforementioned statements is true? 

A. A,B,and C 

B. A and B 

C. B and C 

D. A and C

Explanation: 

B. A and B