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Indian Political Parties and Elections

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Indian political parties and elections questions cover the evolution, recognition, and electoral performance of national and regional parties. Topics include historical party formations, major political alliances, and prominent leaders. This material is frequently asked in civil services and state-level competitive examinations.

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Indian Political Parties and Elections Questions

Multiple choice

In the National Democratic Alliance (presently the ruling coalition) formed on May, 1999, which of the following parties was not a constituent part?

  1. United Janata Dal

  2. Anna D.M.K.

  3. Shiv Sena

  4. Biju Janata Dill
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The NDA was formed in 1998. The AIADMK (Anna D.M.K.) was a key member that supported the coalition initially but withdrew its support in 1999, leading to the fall of the Vajpayee government. The question asks which was not a constituent part, but the options provided are historically complex; however, based on standard exam keys for this specific question, AIADMK is often cited as the outlier due to its withdrawal.

Multiple choice

The political leader Ajit Panja, belongs to

  1. the Indian National Congress

  2. the Loktantrik Congress

  3. the Nationalist Congress Party

  4. the Trinamool Congress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ajit Panja was a prominent Indian politician from West Bengal who was a long-time member of the Trinamool Congress.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the smallest constituency in terms of area?

  1. Chandani Chawk (Delhi)

  2. Sadar (Delhi)

  3. Northwest Kolkata

  4. South Mumbai

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chandni Chowk in Delhi is the smallest constituency by area among the options. It is a densely populated commercial area in Old Delhi with very compact geographical boundaries. Other constituencies like Sadar, Northwest Kolkata, and South Mumbai have larger spatial extents.

Multiple choice

The political leader Ajit Panja belongs to the

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Loktantrik Congress

  3. Nationalist Congress Party

  4. Trinamool Congress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ajit Panja was a senior leader associated with the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.

Multiple choice

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) dropped Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan from the Polit Bureau for violating the organisational principles and discipline earlier this year. Which of the following statements is/are true about the party? I.          Prakash Karat is the Secretary-General of the party II.         Sitaram Yechuri is Leader of the party in Lok Sabha III.        Basudev Acharia is Leader of the party in Rajya Sabha

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III only

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Leader in Lok Sabha is Basudev Acharia while Leader in Rajya Sabha Sitaram Yechuri. Achuthanandan will continue as chief minister. He was said to be behind the SNC-Lavalin case filed by the CBI in which Kerala State Committee Secretary Pinarayi Vijayan has been accused. The Polit Bureau believes Vijayan was not involved in any corrupt practice

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are true regarding Sikkim, a state that went to Assembly and Lok Sabha elections earlier this year? I.          Sikkim San gram Parishad won all the Assembly as well as the lone Lok Sabha seat in the state II.         Chief Minister Pawan Chamling won the mandate for a record fourth term III.        Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) emerged as the major opposition party after the elections

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. III only

  4. II and III only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) chief Pawan Chamling led the party to power for the fourth consecutive term to create history by bagging all the 32 Assembly seats and the lone Lok Sabha seat.

Multiple choice

Which was the first political association to be started in India and where?

  1. India Association in 1866

  2. Holders' Society at Calcutta in 1838

  3. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in 1870

  4. Indian Association in 1876 in Bengal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Landholders' Society, established in Calcutta in 1838, is widely recognized as the first organized political association in India, primarily representing the interests of the landed aristocracy.

Multiple choice

What is the full form of “PPP”?

  1. Pakistan People's Party

  2. Poland People's Party

  3. Pakistan People's Policy

  4. People's Protection Policy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

PPP stands for Pakistan People's Party, a major political party in Pakistan founded by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1967. It is one of Pakistan's most prominent political parties and has formed governments multiple times.

Multiple choice

The suspension of the non-co-operation movement leads to the formation of ______?

  1. Swaraj party

  2. Jaihind party

  3. Gorakpur party

  4. Ujjain party

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 by leaders like Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das after suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement following Chauri-Chaura. They wanted to enter councils to obstruct from within. Other options are fictitious or wrong.