Question

Ramu is a labourer in a government institution 'X'. He formed a group to protest and create pressure on the government against the low wages and harsh working conditions in the institution. The main goal of his group is to improve the life of the labourers of the institution 'X'. Considering this situation, which of the following might be true?

• A. He is the leader of a sectional interest group.
• B. He is the leader of a public interest group.
• C. It's a crime to create pressure on the government.
• D. The demands can only be fulfilled if the general public acknowledges it.

Answer 1

The correct option is A He is the leader of a sectional interest group.

The pressure groups are organisations that try to influence government policies. They are of two types: public interest groups and sectional interest groups.

Public interest groups focus on the problems of all the people. BAMCEF (Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation) and FEDECOR (Cochabamba Federation of Irrigators' Organisations) are examples of public interest groups.

Sectional interest groups focus on protecting the interests of a particular section of the society. They create pressure on the government to influence policymakers to allign with their interests. Trade unions are an example of sectional interest pressure groups.