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Groups that try to influence government policies are known as _______________.

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Movement groups
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Pressure groups
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Sectional groups
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Political parties
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Pressure groups
Social groups are the collection or group of people who interact with each other having common interests. A pressure group is a group of people who try to influence government policies or legislation in their interest. They are organized group who do not take part in the legislation making process but persuade the government to work for the fulfilment of their interest. These are also called Interest groups. E.g., Bharatiya Kisan Union.

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