Topic Details (Notes format)

Political Parties: Nature and Significance

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Key instruments of political representation, aggregating diverse interests into coherent programs. They contest elections, form governments, and shape policy agendas. The Constitution and Representation of the People Act regulate party registration, but internal democracy largely depends on party constitutions. India’s multi-party system fosters diversity but also fragmentation and coalition politics. Parties receive recognition from the Election Commission, with “national” or “state” party status based on vote share and seat thresholds. Intra-party factionalism, dynastic leadership, and opaque funding hamper genuine democracy. Reforms like transparent financing and internal elections remain urgent for more robust, ideologically driven parties in India’s evolving polity.

Practice Questions

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?