Regulation of Pressure Groups

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Which of the following is NOT a method of regulating pressure groups in India?

  1. Registration

  2. Licensing

  3. Control of funding

  4. Voluntary codes of conduct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Licensing is not a method of regulating pressure groups in India.

The Registration of Societies Act, 1860, is the primary legislation governing the registration of pressure groups in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Registration of Societies Act, 1860, is the primary legislation governing the registration of pressure groups in India.

Under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860, pressure groups are required to submit their annual returns to the Registrar of Societies.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under the Registration of Societies Act, 1860, pressure groups are required to submit their annual returns to the Registrar of Societies.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, regulates the receipt of foreign funds by pressure groups in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, regulates the receipt of foreign funds by pressure groups in India.

The Code of Conduct for NGOs, 2011, is a voluntary code of conduct that pressure groups in India are expected to follow.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Code of Conduct for NGOs, 2011, is a voluntary code of conduct that pressure groups in India are expected to follow.

The Law Commission of India has recommended that a separate law be enacted to regulate pressure groups in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Law Commission of India has recommended that a separate law be enacted to regulate pressure groups in India.

The main objective of regulating pressure groups in India is to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of regulating pressure groups in India is to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

Regulation of pressure groups in India is a complex and challenging task.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regulation of pressure groups in India is a complex and challenging task.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge in regulating pressure groups in India?

  1. The large number of pressure groups in India

  2. The diversity of pressure groups in India

  3. The lack of resources for regulation

  4. The political influence of pressure groups


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The lack of resources for regulation is not a challenge in regulating pressure groups in India.

The political influence of pressure groups is a major challenge in regulating them in India.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The political influence of pressure groups is a major challenge in regulating them in India.

Despite the challenges, regulation of pressure groups in India is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Despite the challenges, regulation of pressure groups in India is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a work in progress.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a work in progress.

It is important to strike a balance between the need to regulate pressure groups and the need to protect their right to freedom of association.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is important to strike a balance between the need to regulate pressure groups and the need to protect their right to freedom of association.

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The regulation of pressure groups in India is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential to ensure that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

Which of the following is NOT a method of regulating pressure groups in India?

  1. Registration

  2. Licensing

  3. Control of funding

  4. Voluntary codes of conduct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Licensing is not a method of regulating pressure groups in India.

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