Major Pressure Groups in India

Description: This quiz covers the major pressure groups in India, their objectives, and their impact on the political process.
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Which of the following is a major pressure group in India?

  1. The Indian National Congress

  2. The Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. The Communist Party of India

  4. The All India Trade Union Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) is the oldest trade union federation in India, founded in 1920. It is affiliated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

What is the primary objective of the All India Trade Union Congress?

  1. To promote the interests of workers

  2. To protect the rights of workers

  3. To improve the working conditions of workers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The AITUC's primary objective is to promote, protect, and improve the interests, rights, and working conditions of workers in India.

Which of the following is not a major pressure group in India?

  1. The Confederation of Indian Industry

  2. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

  3. The All India Manufacturers' Organization

  4. The Indian Medical Association


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is a professional organization of doctors in India. It is not considered a major pressure group in the same way that the other options are.

What is the primary objective of the Confederation of Indian Industry?

  1. To promote the interests of Indian industry

  2. To protect the rights of Indian industry

  3. To improve the working conditions of Indian industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a non-profit business organization that works to promote the interests of Indian industry. It does this by lobbying the government, conducting research, and providing support to its members.

Which of the following is not a major pressure group in India?

  1. The All India Kisan Sabha

  2. The Bharatiya Kisan Union

  3. The National Farmers' Union

  4. The Indian National Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress (INC) is a political party, not a pressure group. The other options are all major pressure groups that represent the interests of farmers in India.

What is the primary objective of the All India Kisan Sabha?

  1. To promote the interests of farmers

  2. To protect the rights of farmers

  3. To improve the working conditions of farmers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) is a peasant organization that works to promote, protect, and improve the interests, rights, and working conditions of farmers in India.

Which of the following is not a major pressure group in India?

  1. The All India Students' Federation

  2. The National Students' Union of India

  3. The Students' Federation of India

  4. The Indian National Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress (INC) is a political party, not a pressure group. The other options are all major pressure groups that represent the interests of students in India.

What is the primary objective of the All India Students' Federation?

  1. To promote the interests of students

  2. To protect the rights of students

  3. To improve the educational conditions of students

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Students' Federation (AISF) is a student organization that works to promote, protect, and improve the interests, rights, and educational conditions of students in India.

Which of the following is not a major pressure group in India?

  1. The All India Women's Conference

  2. The National Federation of Indian Women

  3. The All India Mahila Congress

  4. The Indian National Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress (INC) is a political party, not a pressure group. The other options are all major pressure groups that represent the interests of women in India.

What is the primary objective of the All India Women's Conference?

  1. To promote the interests of women

  2. To protect the rights of women

  3. To improve the social and economic conditions of women

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Women's Conference (AIWC) is a women's organization that works to promote, protect, and improve the interests, rights, and social and economic conditions of women in India.

Which of the following is not a major pressure group in India?

  1. The All India Dalit Rights Federation

  2. The National Confederation of Dalit Organizations

  3. The Dalit Liberation Front

  4. The Indian National Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress (INC) is a political party, not a pressure group. The other options are all major pressure groups that represent the interests of Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) in India.

What is the primary objective of the All India Dalit Rights Federation?

  1. To promote the interests of Dalits

  2. To protect the rights of Dalits

  3. To improve the social and economic conditions of Dalits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Dalit Rights Federation (AIDRF) is a Dalit organization that works to promote, protect, and improve the interests, rights, and social and economic conditions of Dalits in India.

Which of the following is not a major pressure group in India?

  1. The National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights

  2. The National Dalit Movement for Justice

  3. The Dalit Liberation Front

  4. The Indian National Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress (INC) is a political party, not a pressure group. The other options are all major pressure groups that represent the interests of Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) in India.

What is the primary objective of the National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights?

  1. To promote the interests of Dalits

  2. To protect the rights of Dalits

  3. To improve the social and economic conditions of Dalits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR) is a Dalit organization that works to promote, protect, and improve the interests, rights, and social and economic conditions of Dalits in India.

Which of the following is not a major pressure group in India?

  1. The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat

  2. The Indian Union Muslim League

  3. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board

  4. The Indian National Congress


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress (INC) is a political party, not a pressure group. The other options are all major pressure groups that represent the interests of Muslims in India.

What is the primary objective of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat?

  1. To promote the interests of Muslims

  2. To protect the rights of Muslims

  3. To improve the social and economic conditions of Muslims

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) is a Muslim organization that works to promote, protect, and improve the interests, rights, and social and economic conditions of Muslims in India.

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