Pressure Groups and Interest Groups
Political Science ⇒ Democracy and Political Processes
Pressure Groups and Interest Groups starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Are pressure groups formal or informal organisations?
Describe any two techniques used by pressure groups to achieve their objectives.
Describe the impact of pressure groups on policy-making in India.
Describe the role of media in the activities of pressure groups.
Discuss any two limitations of pressure groups in a democracy.
Explain how pressure groups contribute to the functioning of democracy.
Explain the difference between a pressure group and a political party.
Explain the relationship between pressure groups and political parties.
Which method is commonly used by pressure groups to influence public policy? (1) Contesting elections (2) Lobbying (3) Forming government (4) Conducting exams
Which of the following is a feature of pressure groups? (1) They seek to influence policy (2) They form the government (3) They conduct elections (4) They are part of the judiciary
Which of the following is a method NOT used by pressure groups? (1) Petitions (2) Strikes (3) Passing laws (4) Demonstrations
Which of the following is a sectional interest group? (1) Narmada Bachao Andolan (2) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) (3) Greenpeace (4) Election Commission of India
Fill in the blank: ______ is an example of a cause group in India that works for environmental protection.
Fill in the blank: ______ is an example of a student pressure group in India.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is an example of a business pressure group in India.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is an example of a farmers' pressure group in India.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Interest groups are always based on economic interests.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Pressure groups always work for the welfare of the entire society.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Pressure groups are accountable to the public in the same way as political parties.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Pressure groups are always legal organisations.
