Sectional and Public Interest Groups

Q. Trade unions are public interest groups that protects the interests of every section of society.

1. True
2. False

Q. Ramu is a labourer in a government institution 'X'. He formed a group to protest and create pressure on the government against the low wages and harsh working conditions in the institution. The main goal of his group is to improve the life of the labourers of the institution 'X'. Considering this situation, which of the following might be true?

1. He is the leader of a sectional interest group.
2. He is the leader of a public interest group.
3. It's a crime to create pressure on the government.
4. The demands can only be fulfilled if the general public acknowledges it.

Q. The Bolivian organisation, FEDECOR, is an example of a public interest group.

1. True
2. False

Q. What does the abbreviation, BAMCEF, stand for?

1. Backward And Minority Communities Employee Federation
2. Benificial And Majority Communities Employee Federation
3. Backward and Majority Communication Employment Fund
4. Backward And Minority Communities Employment Fund

Q. Based on the relation derived for pair 1, find the appropriate option for pair 2:
Pair 1:- Sectional interest group: Trade union;
Pair 2:- Public interest group: ____.

1. Farmer association
2. Human rights organisations
3. Caste groups
4. Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation

Q. Which of the following are the roles of pressure groups?

1. Influence policy
2. Work towards betterment of society
3. Promote corrupt leaders
4. Abandon policies

Q. Pressure groups can be categorised as:

1. Sectional interest group
2. Gender based group
3. Caste based group
4. Public interest group

Q. What does the acronym, FICCI, stand for?

1. Federation of Indian Channel for Communication and Internet
2. Federation of Indian Communication for Commerce and Industry
3. Formation of Indian Channel of Chemical and Industry
4. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Q. Trade unions are public interest groups that protects the interests of every section of society.

1. True
2. False

Q. Ramu is a labourer in a government institution 'X'. He formed a group to protest and create pressure on the government against the low wages and harsh working conditions in the institution. The main goal of his group is to improve the life of the labourers of the institution 'X'. Considering this situation, which of the following might be true?

1. He is the leader of a sectional interest group.
2. He is the leader of a public interest group.
3. It's a crime to create pressure on the government.
4. The demands can only be fulfilled if the general public acknowledges it.