Groups which try to influence government policies are known as _______.
A
Movements groups
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B
Pressure groups
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C
Sectional groups
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D
Interest groups
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Solution
The correct option is B Pressure groups A pressure group is a group of people having a common interest. They put pressure on the government to fulfill their interest and try to influence the policies of the government for that sake. These groups do not contest in the election. Pressure groups do not aim to directly control or share political power.