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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 history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

After emergency which of the following political party was formed?

  1. National Congress

  2. Janata Party

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Republic Party
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B Correct answer
Explanation

On the backdrop of the emergency, many opposition parties came together and formed a party called the Janata Party. The Congress party led by Indira Gandhi was roundly defeated by this newly formed 'Janata Party'.

Multiple choice economics foreign trade in india the government and economic development indian economy on the eve of independence impact of technology on livelihoods

The oldest trade union organisation in India is the ____________.

  1. Indian National Trade Union Congress

  2. All India Trade Union Congress

  3. Hind Mazdoor Sabha

  4. United Trade Union Congress
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B Correct answer
Explanation

All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the oldest trade union federation in India and one of the five largest. It was founded on 31st october 1920 in Bombay by Lala Lajpat Rai, Joseph Baptista, First president- Lala Lajpat Rai. First General Secretary- Diwan Chaman Lal.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who participates in the election of Chairman and Deputy Chairman Of Legislative Council?

  1. Members of Legislative Assembly

  2. Members of Legislative Council

  3. Governor

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Legislative Council has two elected officials: the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. They are elected by the members of Legislative Council from among themselves.

Multiple choice

What organization wanted to win self-government in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. India International Organization

  3. Freedom Fighter Movement

  4. National Freedom Group
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Congress was the primary organization that led the movement for Indian independence and self-government.

Multiple choice

The name of the main Indian nationalist group

  1. Nationalist Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Anti-British Party

  4. Freedom Chasers
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian National Congress (INC), founded in 1885, was the primary organization that led the struggle for Indian independence from British rule.

Multiple choice

India is a democratic

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India is the world's largest democracy, operating under a parliamentary system with regular elections.

Multiple choice

India is a democratic country.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, as defined in its Constitution.

Multiple choice

What is the full form of NDA?

  1. Neutral demographic alliance

  2. National doodarshi alliance

  3. National democratic alliance

  4. National dominated alliance
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C Correct answer
Explanation

NDA stands for the National Democratic Alliance, which is a coalition of political parties in India led by the Bharatiya Janata Party.