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प्रश्न
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a ______.
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उत्तर
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a political party.
Explanation:
A political party is an organised group of persons who hold similar political views and work together to win elections. Their primary goal is to take control of the government and impose their programs and legislation. They serve as a critical link between regular people and the government’s decision-making processes.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between pressure groups and political parties by stating any one point of distinction.
State the conditions required to be a national political party.
Why do we need political parties? Explain.
Describe any five major functions of political parties.
Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well?
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 Janata Party | B. State party |
| 3. Communist Party of India (Marxist) | C. United Progressive Alliance |
| 4. Telugu Desam party | D. Left Front |
Consider the following statements on parties.
- Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.
- Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.
- Parties are not necessary to run governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explain the necessity of Political Parties in a democracy.
Answer the following question.
Describe any five major functions of political parties performed in a democracy.
Analyze the role of opposition political parties in a democracy.
