Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
[question] Question. Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: Muhammad Yunus is a famous economist of Bangladesh. He received several international honours for his efforts to promote economic and social development for the benefit of the poor. He and the Grameen Bank he started, jointly received the Noble Peace Prize for 2006. In February 2007, he decided to launch a political party and contest in the parliamentary elections. His objective was to foster proper leadership,...
Consider the following statements on parties.
[question] Question. Consider the following statements on parties. Α. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people. Β. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders. C. Parties are not necessary to run governments. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) A, B and C (b) A and B (c) B and C (d) A and C [/question] [solution] Solution: (b) A and B [/solution]...
What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party?
[question] Question. What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party? Α. Bahujan Samaj Β. Revolutionary democracy C. Integral humanism D. Modernity [/question] [solution] Solution: D. Modernity [/solution]...
Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?
[question] Question. Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party? Α. Kanshi Ram Β. Sahu Maharaj C. Β.R. Ambedker D. Jotiba Phule [/question] [solution] Solution: Α. Kanshi Ram [solution]...
Match List I (organisations and struggles) with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
[question] Question. Match List I (organisations and struggles) with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [/question] [solution] Solution: [/solution]...
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a ______________________.
[question] Question. A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a ______________________. [/question] [solution] Solution: A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a political party. [/solution]...
What are the characteristics of a political party?
[question] Question. What are the characteristics of a political party? [/question] [solution] Solution: Characteristics of a political party are: The presence of a central ideology which defines what it stands for. Policies arising from this ideology; the party promises to implement these if it is voted to power. The presence of a leader, the party workers and supporters. [/solution]...
What is a political party?
[question] Question. What is a political party? [question] [solution] Solution: A political party is a group of people who follow an ideology and thus come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. [/solution]...
Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well?
[question] Question. Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well? [/question] [solution] Solution: Some reforms which could strengthen political parties are: A law should be established to regulate the internal affairs of parties, thereby making them more transparent. Women should be given at least one-third tickets. The state should fund election campaigns, thereby eliminating lobbying groups and unfair competition. [/solution]...
What are the various challenges faced by political parties?
[question] Question. What are the various challenges faced by political parties? [/question] [solution] Solution: Various challenges faced by political parties: Lack of internal democracy This is caused by the concentration of power in the hands of a few leaders. As a result, positions at the top are reserved for the leaders’ relatives (dynastic succession) or people close to them. Increased dependence on money and muscle power This causes the party policies to be moulded by groups which supply ...
State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.
[question] Question. State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy. [/question] [solution] Solution: Functions performed by political parties in a democracy: Group together a large number of similar opinions, thereby providing a direction in which policies can be formulated Contest elections, providing the voters a choice between different policies Winning party forms and runs the government Losing parties form the opposition, and keep a check on the working of the governm...