Political Parties — Important Questions

To be in power, To pursue an ideology, To have a party agenda, To establish government

Political parties aim to be in power, pursue specific ideologies, have party agendas, and establish governments. Running private businesses is not a characteristic of political parties.

True

After independence, Congress had majority at the Centre and in most states, controlling Indian politics. This period is indeed called the era of 'Single dominant party system'.

Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India, Bahujan Samaj Party

Congress, BJP, CPI, and BSP are national parties. Shiv Sena and Telugu Desam Party are regional parties with influence limited to specific states.

True

Regional parties prioritize regional problems and development. They focus on issues specific to their region while also participating in national politics.