Pressure Groups and Associations
6 questions worth 75 marks, from 2017 to 2026.
2017
1 question2017 · Q410 marks150 words
How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?
2019
1 question2019 · Q310 marks150 words
What are the methods used by the farmers' organisations to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods?
2021
1 question2021 · Q510 marks150 words
"Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India." Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
2023
1 question2023 · Q1415 marks250 words
Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women's effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India.
2025
1 question2025 · Q1515 marks250 words
What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.
2026
1 question2026 · Q1515 marks250 words
To what extent do pressure groups, social movements and corporate lobbies deepen pluralistic democracy in India by representing excluded interests? Analyse whether the growing convergence of corporate wealth and political power poses a threat to the autonomy of formal democratic institutions.