Question

The real work of opposition party in a democratic country is ___________.

• A. To make delays in legislation
• B. To put obstacles in the way of the government of the rival parties
• C. To topple down the government of the rival parties
• D. To offer the healthy criticism to the government of rival parties

Answer 1

The correct option is D To offer the healthy criticism to the government of rival parties

• The Opposition’s main role is to question the government of the day and hold them accountable to the public.The Opposition is equally responsible for upholding the best interests of the people of the country. They have to ensure that the Government does not take any steps, which might have negative implications on the people of the country.
• The role of the opposition in parliament is basically to check the excesses of the ruling or dominant party, and not to be totally antagonistic. There are actions of the ruling party which may be beneficial to the masses and oppositions are expected to support such things.