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Political Science ch 3 - Political Parties — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesPolitical Science ch 3 - Political Parties2 Marks
Question
Shiromani Akali Dal is a national party.
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Answer

The above statement is False.
Reasons:
i. Shiromani Akali Dal is an important regional party, established in 1920, in Punjab. Its objective is to cultivate religious and regional identity. It has assumed power in Punjab for many years.
ii. Also, it does not fulfil the criteria prescribed by the Election Commission to be recognised as national party.
Hence, Shiromani Akali Dal is a regional party.

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