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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

Which of these is not a national party?

  1. CPI(M)

  2. SAD

  3. INC

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

CPI(M), INC (Indian National Congress), and BJP are recognized as national parties by the Election Commission of India. SAD (Shiromani Akali Dal) is primarily a state-level party in Punjab, though it has had national alliances in the past.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a national party?

  1. INC

  2. BJP

  3. BSP

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

INC (Indian National Congress), BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), and BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party) have all been recognized as national parties by the Election Commission at different times. The status changes based on electoral performance.

Multiple choice history formation of the muslim league introduction to the formation of the muslim league surat split and formation of the muslim league the growth of communalism

Which politico- religious party gave the call of "Undivided India"?

  1. Hindu Mahasabha

  2. Vishwa Hindu Parishad

  3. Bajrang Dal

  4. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindu Mahasabha, politico- religious was formed by Madan Mohan Malviya in the year 1915 to protect the rights of the Hindu community in British India. It  gave the call of "Undivided India" or "Akhand Bharat". The first All India Hindu Mahasabha Conference was organized at Haridwar in 1915. It became more aggressive after 1929 and started propagating Hindu Rashtra.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

After which Lok Sabha Elections, the system of one party emerging as dominant party came to an end? Since then different parties began to come together to form coalition governments. 

  1. 1977

  2. 1989

  3. 1995

  4. 2001
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Coalition government is a form of government in which political parties cooperate. After $1977$ Lok Sabha election the system of one party emerging as dominant party came to an end.

Option (A) is correct.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

Large proportion of voters in India are ______________.

  1. Rich and privileged

  2. Poor, illiterate and underprivileged

  3. Political party supporters

  4. Villagers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The large proportions of voters in India are poor, illiterate and underprivileged having no basic knowledge about their rights and freedom. It is the duty of the government to make sure that these people who form the major backbone of our democracy have access to their rights and proper governance and to work for the welfare of such people.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

In the general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha the Congress Party secured ____________.

  1. 110

  2. 206

  3. 112

  4. 122
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The general election to the 15th Lok Sabha brought cheers to the Indian National Congress, when the result of the elections were declared on May16, 2009. The Congress on its own won 206 seats, the BJP secured only 116.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

Ms Sangeeta was born in 1987 she was eligible for which of the following as far as 2011 general elections were concerned?

  1. Inclusion in electoral list

  2. Filing nomination for contesting for assembly constituency

  3. Filing nomination for contesting for Lok Sabha constituency

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

For contesting for Lok Sabha and assembly elections one should not be less than 25 years of age. As Sangeeta was born in 1987 so she is 24 years old for elections held in 2011. So, Sangeeta is eligible only for inclusion of her name in an electoral list.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

The _____ Lok Sabha election was held in 2014.

  1. 13th

  2. 14th

  3. 15th

  4. 16th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian general election of 2014 was held to constitute the 16th Lok Sabha, electing members of parliament for all 543 parliamentary constituencies of India. Running in nine phases from 7 April to 12 May 2014, it was the longest election in the country's history.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

Which of the following is the largest parliamentary constituency in terms of area?

  1. Ladakh (J & K)

  2. Uttaranchal East (Uttaranchal)

  3. Arunachal West (Arunachal Pradesh)

  4. Barma (Rajasthan)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency is the largest parliamentary constituency in India in term of the area with a total area of 173266.37 sq. km. Ladakh is situated in Jammu and Kashmir.  Second largest constituency in term of the area is Barmer that is situated in Rajasthan.

The smallest constituency in term of the area is Lakshadweep.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Which of the following committees has been set up in India for identification of BPL families in urban areas?

  1. Tendulkar Committee

  2. Saxena Committee

  3. Lakdawala Committee

  4. Hashim Committee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission constituted an Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Professor S.R.Hashim for identification of BPL (Below Poverty Line) households in urban areas based on a threefold methodology of residential, social and occupational vulnerabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the symbol of the Election Commission of India?

  1. A ballot box

  2. A hand

  3. A lotus

  4. A tiger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The symbol of the Election Commission of India is a hand, which represents the power of the people to choose their representatives.