Role Do Political Parties Play in Competition and Contestation

Describe any five major functions of political parties.

Which three challenges do you feel are being faced by political parties in India? Give your opinion.

State the conditions required to be a national political party.

Distinguish between pressure groups and political parties by stating any one point of distinction.

Why do we need political parties? Explain.

Why do parties involve partisanship?

"Nearly every one of the state parties wants to get an opportunity to be a part of one or the other national level coalition." Support the statement with arguments.

What is meant by a political party?