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Q1: What is the primary role of NGOs in a democratic society?

A. To run businesses B. To influence political parties C. To fill gaps in government efforts D. To impose laws

Q2: SHGs primarily aim to promote:

A. Economic dependence B. Social isolation C. Collective empowerment and financial inclusion D. Political lobbying

Q3: Pressure groups differ from political parties in that they:

A. Contest elections B. Focus on a narrow agenda C. Govern the country D. Are funded by the government

Q4: Which of the following is a major challenge faced by NGOs in India?

A. Excessive government funding B. Lack of trained politicians C. Stringent FCRA regulations D. High profit margins

Q5: What makes pressure groups powerful in democracies?

A. They have army support B. They legislate directly C. They mobilize public opinion D. They contest elections

Q6: Which organization is known for environmental activism in India?

A. CII B. ASSOCHAM C. Narmada Bachao Andolan D. SEBI

Q7: The concept of SHGs became popular after which government scheme?

A. PMJDY B. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan C. SGSY D. MGNREGA

Q8: NGOs contribute to democracy by:

A. Creating vote banks B. Influencing the judiciary C. Strengthening grassroots participation D. Manipulating media

Q9: Which of the following is true for SHGs?

A. They require government license B. They consist mainly of elected officials C. They work on group-based savings and loans D. They function under the Lok Sabha

Q10: Which pressure group is linked to Indian farmers?

A. Greenpeace B. Bhartiya Kisan Union C. FICCI D. NITI Aayog

Q11: NGOs are primarily registered under which of the following?

A. Companies Act B. Societies Registration Act, 1860 C. Consumer Protection Act D. Factories Act

Q12: Which international body often partners with NGOs in India?

A. RBI B. UNDP C. CBI D. SEBI

Q13: Which is a key advantage of SHGs for rural women?

A. Increased dependence on banks B. Access to stock market C. Social and economic empowerment D. Job reservation

Q14: How do NGOs improve service delivery?

A. By creating new ministries B. By replacing elected bodies C. By acting as intermediaries in welfare schemes D. By abolishing taxes

Q15: Pressure groups use which method to influence policy?

A. Military force B. Mass media campaigns C. Bureaucratic promotions D. Judicial appointments

Q16: Why is transparency important for NGOs?

A. To increase secrecy B. To avoid taxation C. To gain public trust and funding D. To bypass law

Q17: Which of these is NOT a characteristic of SHGs?

A. Self-governance B. Mutual help C. Profit maximization D. Voluntary participation

Q18: Which term refers to NGOs working without government aid?

A. GONGOs B. INGOs C. Independent NGOs D. Quasi-Governmental Orgs

Q19: Which is a criticism faced by pressure groups?

A. They are always elected B. They strengthen democracy C. They may represent elite interests D. They ensure voter turnout

Q20: Which law regulates foreign funding of NGOs in India?

A. RTI Act B. FCRA C. PMLA D. IPC

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