Question

Examine the methods adopted by the interest groups in India to put pressure on the government.

Answer 1

Pressure groups follow the following methods:

a. They Involve active participation of the people.
b . They organize meetings, filing petitions and try to gain public support for their cause.
c They try to influence the media by drawing its attention to their issues.
d. They organize strikes, protests and dharnas to voice their interests.
e. Some members of these groups and movements may also participate in official bodies and committee that offers advice to the government.
f . They may indulge in lobbying , sponsor advertisements, hold campaigns.