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History of Regional Parties in India

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Which regional party was the first to come to power in an Indian state?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)

  2. Akali Dal

  3. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)

  4. Shiv Sena

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was the first regional party to come to power in an Indian state, winning the 1967 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.

Who was the founder of the Akali Dal?

  1. Master Tara Singh

  2. Parkash Singh Badal

  3. Sukhbir Singh Badal

  4. Simranjit Singh Mann

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Master Tara Singh was the founder of the Akali Dal, a regional political party in Punjab, India.

Which regional party was formed in response to the Telangana movement?

  1. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)

  2. Telugu Desam Party (TDP)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  4. Indian National Congress (INC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) was formed in 2001 by K. Chandrashekar Rao in response to the Telangana movement, which sought to create a separate state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh.

Which regional party has been in power in Maharashtra for the longest period of time?

  1. Shiv Sena

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shiv Sena has been in power in Maharashtra for the longest period of time, having been in power for over 25 years.

Which regional party was formed by N.T. Rama Rao?

  1. Telugu Desam Party (TDP)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was formed by N.T. Rama Rao in 1982.

Which regional party is known as the 'party of the common man'?

  1. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is known as the 'party of the common man' due to its focus on issues affecting the common people.

Which regional party was formed by Mamata Banerjee?

  1. All India Trinamool Congress (AITC)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) was formed by Mamata Banerjee in 1998.

Which regional party is known as the 'Dravidian party'?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)

  2. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  4. Indian National Congress (INC)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is known as the 'Dravidian party' due to its focus on Dravidian nationalism.

Which regional party was formed by Biju Patnaik?

  1. Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was formed by Biju Patnaik in 1997.

Which regional party is known as the 'party of the poor'?

  1. Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) is known as the 'party of the poor' due to its focus on issues affecting the poor.

Which regional party was formed by Naveen Patnaik?

  1. Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was formed by Naveen Patnaik in 1997.

Which regional party is known as the 'party of the farmers'?

  1. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) is known as the 'party of the farmers' due to its focus on issues affecting farmers.

Which regional party was formed by Mulayam Singh Yadav?

  1. Samajwadi Party (SP)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samajwadi Party (SP) was formed by Mulayam Singh Yadav in 1992.

Which regional party is known as the 'party of the tribals'?

  1. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is known as the 'party of the tribals' due to its focus on issues affecting tribals.

Which regional party was formed by Laloo Prasad Yadav?

  1. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  3. Indian National Congress (INC)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was formed by Laloo Prasad Yadav in 1997.

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