A group of people having common interests which exert pressure on the government for the fulfillment of its interests is called _____.

Peoples movement

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Pressure group

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Interest group

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Sectional interest group

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Solution

The correct option is B Pressure group

Pressure groups are organisations that attempt to influence government policies. These organisations are formed when people with common occupation, interest, aspirations or opinions come together in order to achieve a common objective.

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List I	List II
I. Organisations that seek to promote the interests of a particular section or group.	1. Movement
II. Organisations that seek to promote common interest.	2. Political Parties
III. Struggles launched for the resolution of a social problem with or without an organisational structure.	3. Sectional interest groups
IV. Organisations that mobilise people with a view to win political power	4. Public interest groups

A. Organisations that seek to promote the interests of a particular section/group	I. Movement
B. Organisations that seek to promote common interest	II. Political parties
C. Struggles launched to the resolution of a social problem with or without an organizational structure	III. Sectional interest group
D. Organisations that mobilize people with a view to win political power	IV. Public interest groups

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