Question

What is meant by "Pressure Group" _____________________.

• A. Organizations that attempts to influence government policies .
• B. Government aided organizations .
• C. Mass movements .
• D. Public sector organisations .

Answer 1

The correct option is A Organizations that attempts to influence government policies .

Pressure groups are organisations that attempt to influence government policies. But unlike political parties, pressure groups do not aim to directly control or share political power. These organisations are formed when people with common occupation, interest, aspirations or opinions come together in order to achieve a common objective.