Which of the following are the main components of a political party? Choose the correct option:
I. Leaders
II. Active members
III. Followers
IV. Pressure groups
[1 marks]
| (a) | Explain the importance of political parties in democracy. |
| OR | |
| (b) | Why did India adopt the multiparty system? Explain with suitable arguments. |
[3 marks]
SECTION-A
(Multiple Choice Questions)
Which one of the following countries has two-party system?
[1 marks]
SECTION-C
(Short Answer Type Questions)
Analyse the role of political parties in a democracy.
[3 marks]
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Elections are the spirit of democracy.
Reason (R): Elections expand Political participation.
[1 mark]
Explain any three functions of Political Party.
[3 marks]
Why has India adopted a multi-party system? Explain.
[2 marks]
Explain the role of Election Commission in the 'registration and recognition' of political parties in India.
[3 marks]