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1. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by political parties?
A. Lack of internal democracy
B. Scientific innovation
C. Increase in literacy
D. Decline of industries
2. Dynastic succession in parties is unfair because:
A. It gives too much power to judges
B. It limits opportunities for ordinary workers
C. It reduces voter participation
D. It benefits only rural areas
3. Which factor has increased the role of money and muscle power in politics?
A. Free education
B. Competition in elections
C. Foreign policy changes
D. Globalisation
4. A major concern in many democracies is that parties:
A. Offer little meaningful choice to voters
B. Are too few in number
C. Do not hold any elections
D. Do not contest elections
5. What does the Anti-Defection Law state?
A. Leaders cannot form new parties
B. MPs and MLAs changing parties lose their seats
C. Candidates cannot use election symbols
D. Parties must contest independently
6. Which institution made it mandatory for candidates to submit an affidavit with property and criminal details?
A. Supreme Court
B. Election Commission
C. Lok Sabha Secretariat
D. Rajya Sabha
7. Which body requires political parties to hold organisational elections and file income tax returns?
A. Supreme Court
B. Parliament
C. Election Commission
D. High Court
8. One suggested reform is that parties should give at least one-third of tickets to:
A. Youth
B. Minorities
C. Women
D. Retired officials
9. State funding of elections means:
A. State governments conduct campaigns
B. Government provides money or resources for election expenses
C. Only national parties get funds
D. Independent candidates are funded
10. Which method allows citizens to pressure parties into reform?
A. Petitions, publicity, and agitations
B. Trade agreements
C. International treaties
D. Judicial review
11. Which of the following is NOT a recognised national party?
A. Aam Aadmi Party
B. Bahujan Samaj Party
C. Samajwadi Party
D. Bharatiya Janata Party
12. The rise of political parties is directly linked to the emergence of:
A. Religious movements
B. Representative democracies
C. Judicial systems
D. Colonial rule
13. Which of the following parties has its main base in Uttar Pradesh?
A. Bahujan Samaj Party
B. Communist Party of India
C. Bharatiya Janata Party
D. Aam Aadmi Party
14. Which party was in uninterrupted power in West Bengal for 34 years?
A. INC
B. BJP
C. CPI-M
D. BSP
15. Which party is associated with cultural nationalism or Hindutva?
A. INC
B. CPI-M
C. BJP
D. NPP
16. Which organisation allots election symbols to parties?
A. Parliament
B. President
C. Election Commission
D. Supreme Court
17. Political parties are often criticised for:
A. Promoting social divisions
B. Increasing literacy rates
C. Conducting scientific research
D. Expanding industries
18. Which year was Aam Aadmi Party formed?
A. 2008
B. 2010
C. 2012
D. 2014
19. Which law has reduced defection among legislators?
A. Anti-Money Laundering Law
B. Anti-Defection Law
C. Criminal Procedure Law
D. Election Reform Law
20. What is one of the main reasons India has a multiparty system?
A. International pressure
B. Social and geographical diversity
C. Influence of media
D. Economic liberalisation
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