Assignment | Political Parties

Chapter-VI Political Parties

Very short questions [1 Mark]

1. Define National Party.

2. Define Political Party.

3. What is meant by a one party system?

4. What are the components of political party?

5. Name two major alliances of India.

6. Name any two regional political party.

7. What is an affidavit?

8. When was INC formed and what is its symbol?

9. What is defection?

10. Who formed BSP?

Short answer type [3 Marks]

1. State the components of a political party.

2. What is a regional political party? State the eligibility conditions for getting recognition as a regional political party.

3. What is a two-party system? Discuss its advantages.

4. What is a multi-party system? Discuss its advantages.

5. Write a short note on INC.

6. Write a short note on BJP.

7. Write a short note on BSP.

8. Write a short note on NCP or All India Trinamool Congress.

9. Write a short note on CPI or CPM.

10. Discuss the role of opposition parties.

Long answer type [ 5 Marks]

1. “Dynastic Succession is one of the most serious challenges before the political parties.” Analyse the statement.

2. Suggest measures to strengthen political parties so that they perform their functions well.

3. Describe various functions of political parties.

4. Describe in brief the measures taken in recent times to reform political parties.

5. What are the various challenges to political parties?