GS2 · Practice questions
Pressure Groups and Associations
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To what extent does the level of internal democracy within political parties impact the functioning and legitimacy of the Indian party system? What reforms can address the challenges of inadequate intraparty democracy in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Elections and RepresentationPressure Groups and Associations
The power of pressure groups lies not in their size or elaborate organization, but in their ability to mobilize public opinion and create lasting change. With help of relevant examples, discuss how informal pressure groups shape public policy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Pressure Groups and AssociationsPolicy Design and Implementation
Do you agree with the view that adopting a framework for lobbying will strengthen participative governance and ease of doing business in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Pressure Groups and AssociationsTransparency and Accountability
The wellbeing of civil society depends upon its social capital and the way it works. Can a diverse and heterogeneous nation like India have strong social capital? What role does civil society organizations (CSO) play in building a strong social capital in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPressure Groups and Associations
Though lifeblood of a representative democracy, political parties are beset with challenges of their own, limiting their larger role in democratization of the society.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Elections and RepresentationPressure Groups and Associations
A healthy democracy rests on the twin pillars of a functioning civil society and a responsive government. Justify the statement in the context of India with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
Transparency and AccountabilityNGOs, SHGs and Civil Society