- A. Two parties run the government
- B. Two members run a party.
- C. Two major political parties contest election.
- D. None of these.
a) Two parties run the government.
- A. Single-party system
- B. Bi-party system
- C. Multi-party system
- D. None of these
c) Multi-party system
- A. The Election commission
- B. The president
- C. The supreme court
- D. A committee
a) The Election commission
- A. Religious principles
- B. Common interest
- C. Economic principles
- D. Caste
b) Common interest
- A. India
- B. U.S.A
- C. France
- D. China
d) China
Politicai parties
2. Every party in our country has to register with…………….
Election Commission of India3. Political parties serve as intermediaries between the ……………. and …………….
citizen,policy makers
4. A registered but ……………. political party cannot contest election on its own symbol.
unrecognised
5. The leader of the opposition party enjoys the rank of…………….
Cabinet minister
- A. criticize the government policies
- B. forms the government
- C. rule of the people
- D. free and fair election
A
B
1. Democracy
c) rule of the people
2. Election commission
d) free and fair election
3. Majority party
b) forms the government
4. Opposition party
a) criticize the government policies
- A. U.S. A
- B. Election commission
- C. 6% votes
- D. China
A
B
1. Election symbols
b) Election commission
2. National party
c) 6% votes
3. Single party
d) China
4. Bi – Party system
a) the U.S. A
- A. Every party in the country has to register with the election commission.
- B. The commission treats all the parties equally.
- C. Election commission allots a separate symbol for recognized parties.
- D. All the above.
d) All the above.
- A. R is the correct explanation of A.
- B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C. R is wrong A is correct.
- D. A and R are wrong.
a) R is the correct explanation of A.
The basic components of the party are the leader, the active members and the followers.
There are three major types of the party system:
Single party system,
Bi – party System,
Multiparty system.
Bi- party system can be seen in UK and USA.
Without a majority, some parties join together to form the government, known as Coalition Government.
The political parties provide loyal opposition to accountability and stability.
They put forward different policies and programmes for the welfare of the people.
They connect the society and the state.
They form and run the government and develop public policy.
Criteria for A political party to be recognised as a National Party
The party that secures should atleast 6% of the valid votes in the Lok Sabha election or assembly elections in four states.
They must win 4 seats in Lok sabha from any State/States
It has to win 2% of seats in Lok sabha from atleast 3 different states in the latest general election.
Political parties are the voluntary associations of individuals with broad ideological identities who agree on some policies, formulate an agenda and programme for society.
They seek to implement their policies by winning people’s support through elections.
There are 3 types of political parties.
Single party – China, Cuba
Bi r Party – UK, USA
Multi-party – India, France, Sweden.
The party which gets the second largest number of seats next to the majority party in the election is called the opposition party.
They are as important as that of the ruling party.
They critically examine the policies and bills introduced by the government.
They raise their voice on the failures and wrong policies.
They highlight important issues which are not acted upon by the Government.
The leader of the opposition party enjoys the rank of Cabinet Minister.
Yes political parties are necessary for a democratic country because
They are the backbone of democracy.
They are essential elements to form the government.
Citizens can elect their representatives.
Citizens also vote for the party of their choice and thus influence Government formation.
National Party: Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist party of India.
Regional Party: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Desiya Murpokku Dravidar Kazhagam, Pattali Makkal Katchi
Registered but unrecognized party: Labour party of India, Bhartiya Panchayat party, Indian Indira Congress.
Take measures to give a corruption-free Government.
The agriculture sector would be given prior importance.
Students will be taught technical skills at school which would enhance their scope for employment.
Free and quality medical care would be made available to all needy people.
7th Social Science Guide Political Parties Additional Important Questions and Answers
- A. King
- B. Queen
- C. Prince
- D. Cheif minister
a) King
- A. 1946
- B. 1947
- C. 1950
- D. 1952
c) 1950
- A. 4%
- B. 5%
- C. 6%
- D. 10%
c) 6%
- A. Single party
- B. Two-party
- C. Triple party
- D. Multiparty
Multiparty
- A. New Delhi
- B. Mumbai
- C. Kolkatta
- D. Chennai
New Delhi
- A. A and R correct R explains A
- B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
- C. R is wrong A is correct.
- D. A and R are wrong.
a) A and R correct R explains A
False
2. In India, the election symbols order was. passed on 1968.
True
Before the election, the candidates announce the programmes and policies that their party will undertake if voted to power.
The Political party whose number of candidates elected is more than the other is called the majority party forms and runs the government.
As per the Election symbols order 1968, symbols are either reserved or free.
A reserved symbol is for a recognised political party and
A free symbol is for unrecognised party.
India’s party system originated in the late 19th century.
In fact, India has the largest number of political parties in the world.
They are national parties, Regional parties, and Registered but unrecognised parties (independent candidates).
Every party in the country has to register with the Election commission.