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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 political party was in power when the Seventh Amendment was introduced?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Communist Party of India

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

The Indian National Congress was in power when the Seventh Amendment was introduced.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in West Bengal since 1977?

  1. Trinamool Congress

  2. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has been in power in West Bengal since 1977, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Tamil Nadu since 1967?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  2. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has been in power in Tamil Nadu since 1967, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Andhra Pradesh since 1983?

  1. Telugu Desam Party

  2. Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Telugu Desam Party has been in power in Andhra Pradesh since 1983, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Odisha since 2000?

  1. Biju Janata Dal

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Biju Janata Dal has been in power in Odisha since 2000, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Telangana since 2014?

  1. Telangana Rashtra Samithi

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi has been in power in Telangana since 2014, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Maharashtra since 1999?

  1. Shiv Sena

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Nationalist Congress Party
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Shiv Sena has been in power in Maharashtra since 1999, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Punjab since 2017?

  1. Aam Aadmi Party

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Shiromani Akali Dal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Aam Aadmi Party has been in power in Punjab since 2017, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Jammu and Kashmir since 2014?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. National Conference

  4. Peoples Democratic Party
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Peoples Democratic Party has been in power in Jammu and Kashmir since 2014, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Kerala since 2016?

  1. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Kerala Congress (M)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has been in power in Kerala since 2016, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Karnataka since 2018?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Janata Dal (Secular)

  4. Karnataka Vikas Party
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power in Karnataka since 2018, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Gujarat since 1998?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Gujarat Parivartan Party

  4. Rashtriya Janata Party
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power in Gujarat since 1998, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2018?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bahujan Samaj Party

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

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power in Madhya Pradesh since 2018, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Rajasthan since 2018?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bahujan Samaj Party

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

The Indian National Congress has been in power in Rajasthan since 2018, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.

Multiple choice

Which regional party has been in power in Chhattisgarh since 2018?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bahujan Samaj Party

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

The Indian National Congress has been in power in Chhattisgarh since 2018, making it the longest-serving elected government in India.