Time Left: 600 sec

1. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by political parties?

2. Dynastic succession in parties is unfair because:

3. Which factor has increased the role of money and muscle power in politics?

4. A major concern in many democracies is that parties:

5. What does the Anti-Defection Law state?

6. Which institution made it mandatory for candidates to submit an affidavit with property and criminal details?

7. Which body requires political parties to hold organisational elections and file income tax returns?

8. One suggested reform is that parties should give at least one-third of tickets to:

9. State funding of elections means:

10. Which method allows citizens to pressure parties into reform?

11. Which of the following is NOT a recognised national party?

12. The rise of political parties is directly linked to the emergence of:

13. Which of the following parties has its main base in Uttar Pradesh?

14. Which party was in uninterrupted power in West Bengal for 34 years?

15. Which party is associated with cultural nationalism or Hindutva?

16. Which organisation allots election symbols to parties?

17. Political parties are often criticised for:

18. Which year was Aam Aadmi Party formed?

19. Which law has reduced defection among legislators?

20. What is one of the main reasons India has a multiparty system?