Question

Which one is the most visible and representative institution in a democracy ?

• A. Political parties
• B. Pressure groups
• C. Sectional groups
• D. Non-Governmental Organisations

Answer 1

The correct option is A Political parties

Political parties are easily one of the most visible institutions in a democracy. For most ordinary citizens, democracy is equal to political parties. If one travels to remote parts of our country and speaks to the less educated citizens, one could come across people who may not know anything about our Constitution or the nature of our government. But chances are that they would know something about our political parties. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the groups do not have mass appeal among the majority of the less educated citizens, hence incorrect.