To gain electoral advantage

To promote ideological unity

To ensure social justice

To strengthen the federal structure

To promote economic development

To address regional disparities

To protect the interests of marginalized communities

To enhance the efficiency of government

By pooling resources and increasing campaign funds

By broadening the appeal of the alliance to different voter groups

By reducing competition among alliance partners

All of the above

It ensures unity and cohesion within the alliance

It helps the alliance present a clear and consistent message to voters

It facilitates effective coordination and decision-making among alliance partners

All of the above

By reducing political fragmentation and promoting consensus-building

By providing a platform for dialogue and negotiation among different political parties

By ensuring the representation of diverse interests and perspectives in the political process

All of the above

Internal conflicts and power struggles among alliance partners

Difficulty in coordinating policies and programs due to differing priorities

Loss of autonomy and independence for individual parties

All of the above

They increase the number of effective contestants in elections

They make elections more competitive and unpredictable

They reduce the influence of money and muscle power in elections

None of the above

They play a crucial role in forming and sustaining alliances at the national level

They provide a bridge between national and state-level politics

They help accommodate diverse regional interests and aspirations

All of the above

They facilitate the formation of stable governments with clear majorities

They enable the passage of legislation with broader support and legitimacy

They promote consensus-building and compromise among different political parties

All of the above

They make it more difficult for voters to hold individual parties accountable for their actions

They reduce the transparency and clarity of political decision-making

They weaken the link between voters and their elected representatives

All of the above

They can provide a platform for marginalized communities to voice their concerns and demands

They can increase the likelihood of marginalized communities winning elections and gaining political power

They can promote policies and programs that address the needs and interests of marginalized communities

All of the above

They can strengthen the federal structure by promoting cooperation and coordination between the center and the states

They can weaken the federal structure by giving more power to the central government

They can lead to conflicts and tensions between the center and the states

None of the above

They can lead to landslide victories for one party or alliance

They can result in hung parliaments and coalition governments

They can increase voter turnout and participation in elections

All of the above

They can lead to the formation of stable and effective governments

They can promote political stability and reduce political uncertainty

They can contribute to the consolidation of democracy and good governance

All of the above

They can strengthen the opposition by providing a united front against the ruling party

They can weaken the opposition by dividing it and reducing its effectiveness

They can lead to the formation of a strong and effective opposition

None of the above