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Popular Struggles and Movements
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What is manifesto?

Answer

A written statement published by a political party in which they state their aims and policies including objectives and programmes.

 

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Some More Questions From Popular Struggles and Movements Chapter

In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics?

Describe the forms of relationship between pressure groups and political parties?

Explain how the activities of pressure groups are useful in the functioning of a democratic government.

What is a pressure group? Give a few examples.

What is the difference between a pressure group and a political party?

Organisations that undertake activities to promote the interests of specific social sections such as workers, employees, teachers, and lawyers are called ___________ groups.

Which among the following is the special feature that distinguishes a pressure group from a political party?

 List-I                                                List-II                          
1. Organisations that seek to promote the interests of a particular  section or group. A. Movement
2. Organisations that seek to promote common interest. B. Political parties
3. Struggles launched for the resolution of a social problem with or without an organisational structure C. Sectional interest groups
4. Organisations that mobilise people with a view to win political power. D. Public interest groups

 

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2

3

4

(a)

C

D

B

A

(b)

C

D

A

B

(c)

D

C

B

A

(d)

B

C

D

A

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-1

List-ll

1. Pressure group

A. Narmada Bachao Andolan

2. Long-term movement

B. Asom Gana Parishad

3. Single issue movement

C. Women’s movement

4. Political party

D. Fertilizer dealers’ association

 

 

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2

3

4

(a)

D

C

A

B

(b)

B

A

D

C

(c)

C

D

B

A

(d)

B

D

C

A

Consider the following statements about pressure groups and parties.
A. Pressure groups are organized expression of the interests and views of specific social sections.
B. Pressure groups take positions on political issues.
C. All pressure groups are political parties.
Which of the statements given above are correct?