Question

Consider the following statements about pressure groups and parties.
I. Pressure groups are the organised expression of the interests and views of specific social sections.
II. Pressure groups take positions on political issues.
III. All pressure groups are political parties.
Which of the statements given above are corret?

• A. I, II and III
• B. III and III
• C. I and II
• D. I and III

Answer 1

The correct option is C I and II

Pressure groups are the people with common views and policies who try to influence government. Difference between political parties and pressure groups is that political parties get into power whereas pressure groups do not. Pressure groups are very much essential to the proper working of the government.