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Electoral Politics — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesElectoral Politics1 Mark
MCQ
Why do political parties involve partisanship?
  • A
    They want to hold and retain power.
  • B
    They want to promote social welfare.
  • C
    They are contesting elections through candidates which stand for on their party ticket.
  • ✓
    All of the above.
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Answer

Correct option: D.
All of the above.
Partisanship means a firm adherence to a political party, faction, cause or person. Political parties involve partisanship because they represent and support particular views or policies that would be supported by a part of the society and its interests.

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