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Indian Polity PYQ – Political Parties – 28 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

GSASO – 2020

The 'Dravidian Association' was formed in the year

Correct Answer: B [1912]

Explanation:

The Madras Dravidian Association was founded in 1912 by Dr. C. Natesan to help non-Brahmin students with hostels and education.

PTGS – 2021

For getting recognition as 'National Party' a party has to fulfill which of the following criteria?

(i) At least 6% of votes in at least 4 states

(ii) In the Lok Sabha elections, at least 2% members from at least three states elected to Lok Sabha

(iii) Recognition as a state party in at least four states

(iv) At least 8% votes in at least three states

Correct Answer: A [Any one of the (i), (ii) and (iii) criteria is required]

Explanation:

Under paragraph 6B of the Election Symbols Order, 1968, a party gets national recognition by meeting any one of the three listed criteria, such as 6% votes with four Lok Sabha seats.

Factionalism in politics is the demerit of

Correct Answer: B [Electoral Competition]

Explanation:

Factionalism, or disunity within parties in every area, is listed as a demerit of electoral competition in the NCERT chapter on electoral politics.

AGGS – 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding political parties?

I. For the effective functioning of a democracy, the existence of political parties is mandatory

II. The relationship between party system and democracy will be incomplete without opposition parties

III. Opposition party leader enjoys the status and privileges of the rank of cabinet minister

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: D [I, II and III]

Explanation:

Modern representative democracy needs parties and a monitoring opposition for effective functioning, so statements I, II and III are all correct.

GROUP 4 – 2022

How many pairs are correctly matched?

Party – Symbol

1. All India Trinamool Congress – Two Flowers and Grass

2. Nationalist Congress Party – Clock

3. Telangana Rashtra Samiti – Car

4. Asom Gana Parishad – Lock and Key

Correct Answer: C [3 pairs]

Explanation:

Three of the four party-symbol pairs are correct; the Asom Gana Parishad symbol is an elephant, so that pair is wrong.

EO – 2022

Which of the following are determinants of political parties?

(i) The human nature

(ii) Environment

(iii) Interest

(iv) Struggle

Correct Answer: C [(i), (ii), (iii) only]

Explanation:

Political theory names human nature, environment and interests as determinants of party formation, while struggle is a method that parties follow.

SD – 2022

Match the following:

Name of the political party – Strength in the 16th Assembly

(a) PMK – 1. 18

(b) VCK – 2. 2

(d) INC – 4. 5

Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: C [4 3 2 1]

Explanation:

In the 16th Tamil Nadu Assembly (2021), PMK won 5 seats, VCK 4, CPI(M) 2 and Congress 18, matching 4 3 2 1.

JAILOR – 2022

Match the following:

Association / Party – Year of formation / establishment

(i) Madras Dravidian Association – 1. 1916

(ii) Self Respect Movement – 2. 1925

(iii) South Indian Liberal Federation – 3. 1944

(iv) Dravida Kazhagam – 4. 1912

Codes: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Correct Answer: A [4 2 1 3]

Explanation:

Madras Dravidian Association (1912), Self-Respect Movement (1925), South Indian Liberal Federation or Justice Party (1916) and Dravidar Kazhagam (1944) give the code 4 2 1 3.

JUNIOR REHABILITATION OFFICER – 2023

Match the political parties with their founding years.

(a) Indian National Congress – 1. 2013

(b) All India Trinamool Congress – 2. 1925

(d) Communist Party of India (CPI) – 4. 1998

Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Correct Answer: B [3 4 1 2]

Explanation:

INC was founded in 1885, AITC in 1998, National People's Party in 2013 and CPI in 1925, matching the keyed code 3 4 1 2.

10.

BURSAR – 2023

Who established the Tamil Arasu Party in the year 1947 for the welfare of the Tamil people?

Correct Answer: A [Ma. Po. Sivagnanam]

Explanation:

The Tamil Arasu Kazhagam was founded by Ma. Po. Sivagnanam (Ma.Po.Si.) to safeguard Tamil interests and borders.

11.

Among the political parties of India listed below, which one of them has the Elephant as the symbol?

Correct Answer: C [Bahujan Samaj Party]

Explanation:

The Bahujan Samaj Party, founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984, has the elephant as its election symbol.

12.

GROUP 1C (DEO) – 2023

Identify among the following statements that is/are true about political parties in modern democratic states.

1. Conservative parties believe in status-quo

2. Political parties are classified as per ideologies

3. In India, Communist Party of India (CPI) and Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) are examples of rightist parties

4. Radical parties are rightist, conservative parties are leftist and liberal parties are centrist

Correct Answer: C [1 and 2]

Explanation:

Conservative parties are on the right and radical reformist parties on the left, and political parties differ in ideology, so statements 1 and 2 are correct while CPI and CPI(M) are leftist.

13.

Which of the following was organised to educate by the Madras Mahajana Sabha in 1884?

Correct Answer: C [Political Education]

Explanation:

The Madras Mahajana Sabha, founded in 1884, aimed to give the people political education and awareness of public affairs.

14.

CESGS – 2023

For a political party to be recognised as a National Party, it has to receive what percentage of valid votes cast in any four or more states in the last general election to the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer: C [6 %]

Explanation:

Under paragraph 6B, a national party must win 6% of valid votes in four or more states plus at least four Lok Sabha seats, among the alternative criteria.

15.

Find out the wrong match:

(a) Akali Dal – Religious base

(b) Communist parties – Economic base

(d) Socialist parties – Gender base

Correct Answer: D [(d) only]

Explanation:

Socialist parties have an economic base and not a sex or gender base, so statement (d) is the wrong match.

16.

JUNIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (TEXTILE DEPT) – 2023

"State Rural Health Mission" was launched in Tamil Nadu in the year

Correct Answer: B [2005]

Explanation:

The National Rural Health Mission was launched on 12 April 2005, and Tamil Nadu began implementing it from the same year.

17.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ANIMAL HUSBANDRY) – 2023 · JUNIOR ANALYST (TN MEDICAL SERVICE) – 2023

When a recognized political party gets split up into splinter groups, the power of recognising one such faction or group as the original political party is vested with

Correct Answer: D [Election Commission of India]

Explanation:

Under paragraph 15 of the Election Symbols Order, 1968, the Election Commission decides which rival faction is the recognised party.

18.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (ANIMAL HUSBANDRY) – 2023

Consider the following statements and identify the correct ones about political parties.

1. Political parties create political consciousness among the voters.

2. Bi-party and multi-party systems are necessary for the protection of democracy.

3. Political parties create cooperation between the executive and legislature.

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

Parties create political consciousness and public opinion, and a competitive party system makes government accountable, so all three statements are correct.

19.

MASS INTERVIEWER – 2023

In order to get the status of registered political party, all political parties have to conduct periodic and regular election to all positions of office-bearers and organs of the party at least once in

Correct Answer: A [4 years]

Explanation:

To remain registered under Section 29A, a party must hold periodic elections to its office-bearers, within a period of four years as the key states.

20.

HINDU RELIGIOUS EO G1 – 2024

Within how many days of the date of formation of a political party an application has to be put up before the Election Commission of India for getting it registered?

Correct Answer: A [30 days]

Explanation:

Under Section 29A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a new party must apply to the Election Commission for registration within 30 days of its formation.

21.

HOSTEL SUPERINTENDENT CUM PTO – 2024

The election symbol of the Nationalist Congress Party, 'clock', shows ______ time.

Correct Answer: A [10 : 10]

Explanation:

The Nationalist Congress Party's clock symbol is drawn showing the time 10:10.

22.

ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2025

Identify the non-recognized observer of the Election Commission of India

Correct Answer: D [Specific observers]

Explanation:

The Election Commission appoints general, expenditure, police, micro and special observers, but not an observer of the type listed as 'specific observers'.

23.

Which characteristics are correct about "Sarvodaya"?

(1) Sarvodaya society is free from political dictatorship

(2) Sarvodaya society is self-regulated, self-managed in small communities

(3) Sarvodaya society involves the idea of a strongly built Gramswaraj

(4) There is almost self-sufficiency in each village

(5) Sarvodaya society requires maximum politics and strong armed forces

Correct Answer: B [(1), (2), (3), (4)]

Explanation:

Gandhi's Sarvodaya society is free from political dictatorship and based on non-violence and decentralisation, so statements (1) to (4) are correct and (5) is not.

24.

CTS (NON-INTERVIEW POST) – 2025

The Chancellor of Germany designate, Friedrich Merz, belongs to

Correct Answer: C [Christian Democratic Union Party]

Explanation:

Friedrich Merz leads the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which topped the February 2025 German federal election.

25.

CTS (ITI) – 2025

Choose the right matches among the parties with their leaders

(1) Nationalist Congress Party – Allan Octavian Hume

(2) Bahujan Samaj Party – Manyawar Kanshi Ram

(3) Janata Dal (United) – Sharad Yadav

(4) Lok Janshakti Party – Pawan Kalyan

Correct Answer: C [(2) and (3) are correct]

Explanation:

The BSP was founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984 and the Janata Dal (United) is linked with Sharad Yadav, so pairs (2) and (3) are correct; A.O. Hume founded the Congress, not the NCP.

26.

Criteria for recognition of regional/state political parties by Election Commission:

(i) A party that secures at least 3% of the valid votes in the state legislative assembly election

(ii) They must win one Lok Sabha seat for every 25 seats (or) at least 2 seats in legislative assembly

(iii) Needs to win a minimum of 6% of the total number of seats in legislative assembly

Correct Answer: C [(ii) only correct]

Explanation:

A state party needs 3% of Assembly seats or three seats, not 3% of votes, so only statement (ii) is correct.

27.

CTS (NON-INTERVIEW POST) – 2026

Assertion [A]: When a citizen not only does not participate in the political process, but also believes that his (or) her participation / non-participation in the political process does not make any difference.

Reason [R]: This process is called "Political Apathy".

Correct Answer: B [Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]]

Explanation:

A citizen who does not participate in politics and believes participation is useless shows political apathy, which R names and thereby explains A.

28.

GROUP 1 – 2026

A party to become a recognized State Political Party is to get

(i) In general election, the concerned party should get minimum 6% of valid votes.

(ii) In a state assembly election the party should get victory in at least 2 constituencies.

(iii) In general election, the concerned party should get minimum 8% of votes.

(iv) In a state assembly election the party should get victory in at least 4 constituencies.

Correct Answer: C [(i) and (ii) are correct]

Explanation:

A recognised state party must win at least 6% of valid votes and two Assembly seats in a general election, so (i) and (ii) are correct.

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