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Regional Parties and Coalition Politics

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of regional parties and coalition politics in India.
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of regional parties in India?

  1. They are based on linguistic and cultural identities.

  2. They have a strong national presence.

  3. They are ideologically driven.

  4. They are usually led by charismatic leaders.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Regional parties in India are often formed on the basis of linguistic and cultural identities, representing the interests of a particular region or linguistic group.

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

  1. Trinamool Congress

  2. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) was in power in West Bengal for 34 years, from 1977 to 2011.

Which regional party is known for its strong opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)

  2. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)

  3. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)

  4. Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is a regional party based in Tamil Nadu, known for its strong opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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

  1. Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has been in power in Odisha since 2000, making it the longest-serving regional party in the state.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Telugu-speaking people?

  1. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)

  2. Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is a regional party based in Telangana, known for its strong support for the rights of the Telugu-speaking people.

Which regional party is known for its strong opposition to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA)?

  1. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)

  2. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS)

  3. Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

  4. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is a regional party based in Punjab, known for its strong opposition to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA).

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Maratha community?

  1. Shiv Sena

  2. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shiv Sena is a regional party based in Maharashtra, known for its strong support for the rights of the Maratha community.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Gorkha community?

  1. Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM)

  2. Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh (BGP)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) is a regional party based in Darjeeling, West Bengal, known for its strong support for the rights of the Gorkha community.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Bodoland people?

  1. Bodoland People's Front (BPF)

  2. United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) is a regional party based in Assam, known for its strong support for the rights of the Bodoland people.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Mizo people?

  1. Mizo National Front (MNF)

  2. Zoram People's Movement (ZPM)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mizo National Front (MNF) is a regional party based in Mizoram, known for its strong support for the rights of the Mizo people.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Naga people?

  1. Naga People's Front (NPF)

  2. Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Naga People's Front (NPF) is a regional party based in Nagaland, known for its strong support for the rights of the Naga people.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Meitei people?

  1. Manipur People's Party (MPP)

  2. National People's Party (NPP)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Manipur People's Party (MPP) is a regional party based in Manipur, known for its strong support for the rights of the Meitei people.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Tripura people?

  1. Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT)

  2. Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) is a regional party based in Tripura, known for its strong support for the rights of the Tripura people.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Mizoram people?

  1. Mizo National Front (MNF)

  2. Zoram People's Movement (ZPM)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mizo National Front (MNF) is a regional party based in Mizoram, known for its strong support for the rights of the Mizoram people.

Which regional party is known for its strong support for the rights of the Arunachal Pradesh people?

  1. People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh (PPA)

  2. National People's Party (NPP)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh (PPA) is a regional party based in Arunachal Pradesh, known for its strong support for the rights of the Arunachal Pradesh people.

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