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Political Parties: Nature and Significance

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Key instruments of political representation, aggregating diverse interests into coherent programs. They contest elections, form governments, and shape policy agendas. The Constitution and Representation of the People Act regulate party registration, but internal democracy largely depends on party constitutions. India’s multi-party system fosters diversity but also fragmentation and coalition politics. Parties receive recognition from the Election Commission, with “national” or “state” party status based on vote share and seat thresholds. Intra-party factionalism, dynastic leadership, and opaque funding hamper genuine democracy. Reforms like transparent financing and internal elections remain urgent for more robust, ideologically driven parties in India’s evolving polity.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्तियों का विभाजन किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?