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Regional Parties and the Election Commission

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Regional Parties and the Election Commission in India. It includes questions on the role of regional parties in Indian politics, their relationship with the Election Commission, and the challenges they face.
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Which of the following is NOT a regional party in India?

  1. Shiv Sena

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  4. Telangana Rashtra Samithi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party is a national party, while the other three are regional parties.

What is the primary function of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Conducting elections

  2. Delimiting constituencies

  3. Registering political parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections, delimiting constituencies, and registering political parties.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by regional parties in India?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Limited geographical reach

  3. Competition from national parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regional parties face a number of challenges, including lack of financial resources, limited geographical reach, and competition from national parties.

What is the role of regional parties in the Indian political system?

  1. Providing representation to regional interests

  2. Keeping the national parties in check

  3. Promoting regional development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regional parties play a crucial role in the Indian political system by providing representation to regional interests, keeping the national parties in check, and promoting regional development.

How does the Election Commission ensure free and fair elections in India?

  1. By setting up polling stations

  2. By providing voter ID cards

  3. By deploying security forces

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission ensures free and fair elections by setting up polling stations, providing voter ID cards, deploying security forces, and taking other necessary measures.

Which of the following is NOT a regional party in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Shiv Sena

  2. Nationalist Congress Party

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party is a national party, while the other three are regional parties in Maharashtra.

What is the name of the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Telangana?

  1. Telangana Rashtra Samithi

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi is the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Telangana.

Which of the following is NOT a regional party in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  2. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress is a national party, while the other three are regional parties in Tamil Nadu.

What is the name of the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party

  2. Telugu Desam Party

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Jana Sena Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party is the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the following is NOT a regional party in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Janata Dal (Secular)

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Karnataka Janata Paksha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party is a national party, while the other three are regional parties in Karnataka.

What is the name of the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Kerala?

  1. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Kerala Congress (Mani)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Kerala.

Which of the following is NOT a regional party in the state of West Bengal?

  1. All India Trinamool Congress

  2. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party is a national party, while the other three are regional parties in West Bengal.

What is the name of the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Odisha?

  1. Biju Janata Dal

  2. Indian National Congress

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biju Janata Dal is the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Odisha.

Which of the following is NOT a regional party in the state of Bihar?

  1. Janata Dal (United)

  2. Rashtriya Janata Dal

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Lok Janshakti Party


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party is a national party, while the other three are regional parties in Bihar.

What is the name of the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Samajwadi Party

  3. Bahujan Samaj Party

  4. Rashtriya Lok Dal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party is the regional party that is currently in power in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

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