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Samacheer Class 7 Social Science - Political Parties

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I. Choose the correct answer: 5II. Fill in the blacks: 1III. Match the following: 2IV. Consider the following statements: Tick (✓) appropriate answer: 2V. Answer in one or two sentences: 4VI. Answer the following: 4VII. HOTs: 2VIII. Activity 1I. Choose the Correct answer: 5IV. Consider the following statements: Tick (✓) the appropriate answer: 1V. True or false: 1VI. Answer in one or two sentences: 4
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1I. Choose the correct answer:5 questions
Q.1What is meant by Bi-party system?v
  1. A. Two parties run the government
  2. B. Two members run a party.
  3. C. Two major political parties contest election.
  4. D. None of these.
Answer:

a) Two parties run the government.

Q.2Which system of government does India have?v
  1. A. Single-party system
  2. B. Bi-party system
  3. C. Multi-party system
  4. D. None of these
Answer:

c) Multi-party system

Q.3Recognition of a political party is accorded by……………..v
  1. A. The Election commission
  2. B. The president
  3. C. The supreme court
  4. D. A committee
Answer:

a) The Election commission

Q.4Political parties are generally formed on the basis of.v
  1. A. Religious principles
  2. B. Common interest
  3. C. Economic principles
  4. D. Caste
Answer:

b) Common interest

Q.5Single-party system is found inv
  1. A. India
  2. B. U.S.A
  3. C. France
  4. D. China
Answer:

d) China

2II. Fill in the blacks:1 questions
Q.G11. ……………. form the back bone of democracy.v
Answer:

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

3III. Match the following:2 questions
Q.G2A B 1. Democracy 2. Election commission 3. Majority party 4. Opposition partyv
  1. A. criticize the government policies
  2. B. forms the government
  3. C. rule of the people
  4. D. free and fair election
Answer:

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

Q.G4A B 1. Election symbols 2. National party 3. Single party 4. Bi – Party systemv
  1. A. U.S. A
  2. B. Election commission
  3. C. 6% votes
  4. D. China
Answer:

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

4IV. Consider the following statements: Tick (✓) appropriate answer:2 questions
Q.1Which of the following statement is/are correct?v
  1. A. Every party in the country has to register with the election commission.
  2. B. The commission treats all the parties equally.
  3. C. Election commission allots a separate symbol for recognized parties.
  4. D. All the above.
Answer:

d) All the above.

Q.2Assertion (A) : Majority party plays a decisive role in making laws for the country. Reason (R) : The number of candidates elected is more than the others in the election. ;;v
  1. A. R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. C. R is wrong A is correct.
  4. D. A and R are wrong.
Answer:

a) R is the correct explanation of A.

5V. Answer in one or two sentences:4 questions
Q.1What are the basic components of a political party?v
Answer:

The basic components of the party are the leader, the active members and the followers.

Q.2Name the three major types of party systems.v
Answer:

There are three major types of the party system:
Single party system,
Bi – party System,
Multiparty system.

Q.3Name the countries which follow the Bi – party system.v
Answer:

Bi- party system can be seen in UK and USA.

Q.4Write a note on Coalition Government.v
Answer:

Without a majority, some parties join together to form the government, known as Coalition Government.

6VI. Answer the following:4 questions
Q.1Write any four functions of a political party?v
Answer:

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.

Q.2When is a political party recognized as a National Party?v
Answer:

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.

Q.1What are political parties? Explain.v
Answer:

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.

Q.2What is the role of the opposition party in Democracy?v
Answer:

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.

7VII. HOTs:2 questions
Q.1Are political parties are necessary for a democratic country?v
Answer:

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.

Q.2Give any three names of National party, Regional party, and Registered but unrecognized party.v
Answer:

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.

8VIII. Activity1 questions
Q.1Write an election manifesto (if you were a party leader).v
Answer:

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

9I. Choose the Correct answer:5 questions
Q.1Who was the supreme head of the legislative, Executive, and Judiciary in ancient India?v
  1. A. King
  2. B. Queen
  3. C. Prince
  4. D. Cheif minister
Answer:

a) King

Q.2India became a democratic country inv
  1. A. 1946
  2. B. 1947
  3. C. 1950
  4. D. 1952
Answer:

c) 1950

Q.3A recognised party should secure how much of total votes in the last general election?v
  1. A. 4%
  2. B. 5%
  3. C. 6%
  4. D. 10%
Answer:

c) 6%

Q.4Which party system is existence in India France, Sweden, and Norway?v
  1. A. Single party
  2. B. Two-party
  3. C. Triple party
  4. D. Multiparty
Answer:

Multiparty

Q.5The headquarter of the election commission in India is located inv
  1. A. New Delhi
  2. B. Mumbai
  3. C. Kolkatta
  4. D. Chennai
Answer:

New Delhi

10IV. Consider the following statements: Tick (✓) the appropriate answer:1 questions
Q.1Assertion (A) : Some parties join together to form the coalition government. Reason (R) : A single party may not secure the majority to form the government,v
  1. A. A and R correct R explains A
  2. B. R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. C. R is wrong A is correct.
  4. D. A and R are wrong.
Answer:

a) A and R correct R explains A

11V. True or false:1 questions
Q.G51. National parties are political parties which participate in different elections in only two states of India.v
Answer:

False
2. In India, the election symbols order was. passed on 1968.
True

12VI. Answer in one or two sentences:4 questions
Q.2What is the party ’Manifesto’?v
Answer:

Before the election, the candidates announce the programmes and policies that their party will undertake if voted to power.

Q.3Define the majority Party?v
Answer:

The Political party whose number of candidates elected is more than the other is called the majority party forms and runs the government.

Q.6What is Free symbols ‘Poll Panel’?v
Answer:

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.

Q.7Write a short note on the party system in India.v
Answer:

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.