Ways to Influence Politics

Q. HOW DO PRESSURE GROUPS AND MOVEMENT EXERT INFLUENCE ON POLITICS ? EXPLAIN 5 WAYS.

Q. Arun says that for a successful movement, mass gathering is important. Aditya says that for a movement to be successful, gaining sympathy of crowd is important. Among the two, who do you think is right?

1. Aditya is right
2. Arun is right
3. Both Aditya and Arun are right
4. Both Aditya and Arun are wrong

Q. Who among the following can be called a lobbyist?

1. Individuals who clean the lobby
2. Leaders of a party
3. Leaders of a movement
4. Individuals who influence public officials

Q. Lobbyists are individuals who attempt to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of public officials especially in the legislatures.

1. True
2. False

Q. 1. People's support can be gained by organising information campaigns and meetings.

2. Organisation of strikes by movement groups is illegal and banned in India as it influences the government.

3. Politics and pressure groups can never be inter-related.

Among the above given statements, select the ones that are true.

1. Only 2 is true
2. Only 1 is true
3. Only 2 and 3 are true
4. Only 1 and 3 are true

Q. Which of the following are the sources to create awareness among people?

1. Organising meetings
2. Publishing articles in newspapers
3. Preventing crowds from gathering for meets
4. Protesting and using media to cover the protest