InterviewSolution
This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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Fill in the blanks.1. The Election Commission of India is a body of ……… members.2. National Voters day has been celebrated on ……… 3. In India ……… party system is followed. 4. In 2017, there were ……. recognised national parties. 5. Narmada Bachao Andolan is a ………… |
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Answer» 1. 3 2. 25 January 3. Multi 4. Seven 5. Pressure group |
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What are the functions of Pressure groups in India? |
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Answer» Pressure groups are the interest groups that work to secure certain interest by influencing the public policy. They are non-aligned with any political party and work as an indirect yet powerful group to influence the policy decisions. Pressure groups carry out a range of functions including representation, political participation, education, policy formulation and policy implementation. Political Participation: Pressure groups can be called the informal face of politics. They exert influence precisely by mobilising popular support through activities such as petitions, marches, demonstrations and other forms of political protest. Such forms of political participation have been particularly attractive to young people. Education: Many pressure groups devote significant resources by carrying out research, maintaining websites, commenting on government policy and using high-profile academics, scientists and even celebrities to get their views across, with an emphasis to cultivate expert authority. |
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“Elections are considered essential for any representative democracy”. Why? |
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Answer» “A democracy requires a mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to do so. Therefore, elections are considered essential for any representative democracy. In an election the voters make many choices. 1. This helps the public in choosing the development course which they want and want to adopt. 2. This directly provide the public the opportunity to select their representatives and these representatives decision can be legitimacy. 3. This also ensures the transparency as well as the accountability as the public representatives are chosen directly. |
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Which country has single party system?(a) USA (b) UK (c) Cuba (d) France |
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Answer» Cuba has single party system |
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Kudavolai was the system of voting followed during the ……. period in Tamil Nadu.(a) Chera (b) Chola (c) Pandya (d) Pallava |
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Answer» Kudavolai was the system of voting followed during the Chola period in Tamil Nadu. |
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India is the democracy in the world.(a) largest (b) smallest (c) strongest (d) None of the above |
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Answer» India is the largest democracy in the world |
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Conduct a mock poll in your classroom. |
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Answer» 1. Help the students to understand the process of electing officials and the power of vote by holding a mock election. 2. These are great activities to enjoy during the presidential election. 3. Students explain the steps taken from party formation to National election. 4. The students will act out the campaigning and voting process by stimulating a real election in their own class room. Steps set for a mock-poll in the class room: 1. Setting up the political parties. 2. Preparing a manifesto. 3. Running a campaign. 4. Holding the class room election. |
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Discuss the multi-party system. |
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Answer» 1. A multi-party system is a system where multiple political parties that have ideas participate in the national elections. 2. A lot of countries that use this system have a coalition government, meaning many parties are in control, and they all work together to make laws. 3. Countries with a multi-party political system tend to have greater voter participation. 4. No democracy can survive without multiparty system. |
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Discuss merits and demerits of democracy. |
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Fill in the blanks.1. ……. in elections are the best way to make your ‘voice’ heard.2. Indirect elections are less ……..3. ……… parties are an essential part of Democracy.4. …… treats all the parties equally.5. The pressure groups are also called ……. groups.6. A political party has three components: a ………. and the ………. |
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Answer» 1. Voting 2. expensive 3. Political 4. Election Commission 5. Interest 6. a leader, acting members, followers |
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What is the principle of universal adult franchise? What is its importance? |
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Answer» Principle: Universal Adult Franchise means that the right to vote should be given to all adult citizens without the discrimination of caste, class, colour, religion (or) gender. It is based on equality, which is a basic principle of democracy. Importance: Under this system a government is elected that is accountable to the people it governs. Because every vote counts, issues in a society receive their appropriate weight in terms of importance and urgency. |
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The ……. is elected by members of the Lok Sabha. (a) Prime Minister (b) President (c) Governor (d) Cabinet Minister |
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Answer» (a) Prime Minister |
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India is the ………… the country in the world to introduce NOTA. (a) 10 (b) 12 (c) 14 (d) 16 |
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Answer» India is the 14 the country in the world to introduce NOTA |
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Who accords recognition to various political parties as national or regional parties? (a) The President (b) The Election Commission (c) The Parliament (d) The President in consultation with the Election Commission |
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Answer» (b) The Election Commission |
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