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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

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

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

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन और भत्ता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?