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Political Parties Quiz | Political Parties Objective Type Questions and Answers

(21) Who among the following had the shortest tenure as Indian President?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Lal Bahadur Shastri
[C] Zakir Husain
[D] Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Zakir Husain
(22) Who among the following had the longest tenure as Indian MP from same constituency?
[A] P.M. Sayeed
[B] Somnath Chatterjee
[C] Indrajit Gupta
[D] Dr. P. Pookunhikoya
Answer: P.M. Sayeed
(23) When were the first general elections held?
[A] 1952
[B] 1999
[C] 1920
[D] 1962
Answer: 1952
(24) Who was the chairman of Committee to Review Working of the Constitution (CRWC) which was constituted in 2000?
[A] Justice Kottappally Punnaya
[B] Justice B.P.Jeevan Reddy
[C] Justice M.N.Venkatachaliah
[D] Justice R.S.Sarkaria
Answer: Justice M.N.Venkatachaliah
(25) When did India adopt a written constitution?
[A] November 26, 1949
[B] January 1, 1999
[C] January 26, 1950
[D] January 1, 1997
Answer: November 26, 1949
(26) Who was appointed as congress president on maximum occassions?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari
[D] None of these
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
(27) UPA stands for-
[A] United Progressive Alliance
[B] United Progressive Allowance
[C] Union Progressive Alliance
[D] None of these
Answer: United Progressive Alliance
(28) Which is the oldest political party in India?
[A] Bahujan Samaj Party
[B] Bharatiya Janata Party
[C] Indian National Congress
[D] None of these
Answer: Indian National Congress
(29) Which of these is a state party?
[A] Sikkim Democratic Front
[B] Biju Janta Dal
[C] Indian National Lok Dal
[D] All of these
Answer: All of these
(30) Which is the principal opposition party in the Lok Sabha after the elections of 2004?
[A] Bhartiya Janta Party
[B] Bahujan Samaj Party
[C] Communist Party of India
[D] Indian National Congress
Answer: Bhartiya Janta Party
31 ‘Lotus’ is a political symbol of which party?
[A] Bhartiya Janta Party
[B] Bahujan Samaj Party
[C] Indian National Congress
[D] CPI (M)
Answer: Bhartiya Janta Party
32 What is the political election symbol of congress party?
[A] Symbol of Hand
[B] Symbol of Lotus
[C] Symbol of clock
[D] Symbol of elephant
Answer: Symbol of Hand
33 Whom do political parties have to register themselves?
[A] Election Commission
[B] Central government
[C] State government
[D] None of these
Answer: Election Commission
34 What is meant by 'Defection'?
[A] Changing party allegiance
[B] Political reforms
[C] Loyalty towards a party
[D] None of these
Answer: Changing party allegiance
35 Which of these is the challenge faced by political party?
[A] Growing role of money and muscle power
[B] Lack of internal democracy
[C] Dynastic succession
[D] All of these
Answer: National Democratic Alliance
36 How many political parties are registered with the Election Commission in India?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] About 150
[C] About 750
[D] About 900
Answer: About 750
37 What are the components of political parties?
[A] The followers
[B] The leaders
[C] The active members
[D] All the above
Answer: All the above
38 Any party with 6% of total votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four states and wins at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha is recognized as….
[A] Factional Party
[B] State Party
[C] National Party
[D] None Of These
Answer: National Party

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