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A country has 750 registered political parties, but only 7 have a realistic chance of winning significant seats. What does this best illustrate?

(A) Registration and effective electoral competition are different
(B) All registered parties are equally powerful
(C) The country has a one-party system
(D) Registration automatically guarantees government formation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Many parties may be registered, but only a handful may be serious contenders in elections.

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Question (12)

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In a hypothetical country, only one political party is legally allowed to control the government. Which change would be necessary for it to become a genuine competitive democratic party system?

(A) Allowing at least two parties to compete fairly
(B) Increasing the power of the single party
(C) Removing elections
(D) Restricting political participation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A democratic system must allow at least two parties to compete and have a fair chance of coming to power.

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Country X has two major parties. Party A usually wins 52% of seats and Party B usually wins 48%, while smaller parties rarely influence government formation. Which party system does this resemble?

(A) One-party system
(B) Two-party system
(C) Multiparty system
(D) Non-party system

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

A two-party system is one in which two main parties have a serious chance of forming the government.

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In Country Y, five parties have reasonable chances of coming to power either independently or through alliances. Which system is indicated?

(A) One-party
(B) Two-party
(C) Multiparty
(D) Non-democratic

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

A multiparty system exists when several parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power independently or through alliances.

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Four parties receive the following seats in an assembly: A = 95, B = 80, C = 55 and D = 20. If no party has a majority and A and C form an alliance, how many seats does their alliance command?

(A) 130
(B) 140
(C) 150
(D) 170

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

A + C = 95 + 55 = 150 seats.

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An assembly has 250 seats. Party P wins 90, Q wins 70, R wins 50 and S wins 40. Which combination crosses the halfway mark of 126 seats?

(A) Q + S
(B) R + S
(C) P + S
(D) Q + R

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

P + S = 90 + 40 = 130 seats, which is above the 126-seat halfway mark.

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Question (17)

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A multiparty system allows representation of several regional and social interests but may also make government formation more complicated. Which conclusion best follows?

(A) Multiparty systems have only disadvantages
(B) Multiparty systems can increase representation while making coalition-building necessary
(C) Multiparty systems eliminate elections
(D) Multiparty systems always create one-party governments

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Multiparty systems can provide wider representation but may require coalition-building and can sometimes create political instability.

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India has developed a multiparty system partly because its large population contains extensive social and geographical diversity. If two parties cannot adequately represent all these differences, what is the likely result?

(A) More political parties may emerge
(B) Elections disappear
(C) Only one party remains
(D) Regional interests disappear

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

India's social and geographical diversity has contributed to the development of a multiparty system.

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A country changes from a two-party system to a multiparty system after several regional parties become influential. Which factor from the chapter best explains this development?

(A) Social and regional divisions
(B) Complete absence of elections
(C) End of federalism
(D) Removal of political participation

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Party systems evolve according to society, regional divisions, political history and electoral arrangements.

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Question (20)

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A political party has 6% of votes in a State Assembly election and wins exactly 2 seats. Based on the criteria given in the chapter, how would it be classified?

(A) State party
(B) National party
(C) Unrecognised party
(D) One-party system

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

At least 6% of total votes in a State Assembly election and at least 2 seats qualifies a party for recognition as a State party.

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A country has 750 registered political parties, but only 7 have a realistic chance of winning significant seats. What does this best illustrate?

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In a hypothetical country, only one political party is legally allowed to control the government. Which change would be necessary for it to become a genuine competitive democratic party system?

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Question (13)

Country X has two major parties. Party A usually wins 52% of seats and Party B usually wins 48%, while smaller parties rarely influence government formation. Which party system does this resemble?

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In Country Y, five parties have reasonable chances of coming to power either independently or through alliances. Which system is indicated?

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Question (15)

Four parties receive the following seats in an assembly: A = 95, B = 80, C = 55 and D = 20. If no party has a majority and A and C form an alliance, how many seats does their alliance command?

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Question (16)

An assembly has 250 seats. Party P wins 90, Q wins 70, R wins 50 and S wins 40. Which combination crosses the halfway mark of 126 seats?

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A multiparty system allows representation of several regional and social interests but may also make government formation more complicated. Which conclusion best follows?

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Question (18)

India has developed a multiparty system partly because its large population contains extensive social and geographical diversity. If two parties cannot adequately represent all these differences, what is the likely result?

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Question (19)

A country changes from a two-party system to a multiparty system after several regional parties become influential. Which factor from the chapter best explains this development?

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Question (20)

A political party has 6% of votes in a State Assembly election and wins exactly 2 seats. Based on the criteria given in the chapter, how would it be classified?

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