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Political Parties

Question
CBSEENSS10018284

'No party system is ideal for all countries and in all situations.' Analyse the statement. 

Solution

All countries are not the same in composition. Country like India has a diverse population. People of various religion, tribe, race, language reside here. Thus policies should be so framed that will fulfil the needs of all and will not give a upper hand to any one. On the other hand countries like Bangladesh where Islam is the most dominant religion and the major Ethnic group are the Bengalis, policy decisions will be aimed at other ends.  Situations also change during periods of war and emergency. Adjustments and re-organisation of the government often needs to taken.

Some More Questions From Political Parties Chapter

What are the characteristics of a political party?

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a _____________.

Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?

What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janta Party?

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

List-I

List-II

1. Congress Party

A. National Democratic Alliance

2. Bharatiya Janta Party

B. State Party

3. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

C. United Progressive Alliance

4. Telugu Desam Party

D. Left Front

 

 

1

2

3

4

(a)

C

A

B

D

(b)

C

D

A

B

(c)

C

A

D

B

(d)

D

C

A

B

Consider the following statements on parties:
A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.
B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Partisan means

Multi-party system advocates
A. The political parties which govern the country
B. The government is formed by various parties coming together
C. Does not permit free competition for power
D. This system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation

Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of a political party?

The law that says if any MLA or MP changes parties, he or she will lose the seat in the legislature, is