What is the necessity of political parties in a democratic set-up?  Explain any three points.

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Political parties are a necessary condition for a democracy.  Analyse the statement with examples.

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'Modern democracies cannot exist without political parties.'  Examine the statement.

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Why can modern democracies not exist without political parties?  Explain.

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Name the national political party which gets inspiration from India's ancient culture and values.Mention four features of that party.

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Name the national political party which espouses secularism and welfare of weaker section and minorities. Mention any four features of that party.

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Examine the advantages and disadvantage of two-party system.

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Suggest and explain any five measures to reform political parties.

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Suggest any five effective measures to reform political parties.

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Do you think political parties are ideal for democracy?  Justify your answer.

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