Which of the following statements about pressure groups and parties is incorrect?

Question

Question

Pressure groups are the organized expression of the interests and views of specific social sections.
Pressure groups take positions on political issues.
All pressure groups are political parties.
All of the above.

Answer 1

Option 3 is incorrect.

Key Points

Pressure groups:
- A pressure group is an organisation that attempts to influence government policies through protests and demonstrations.
- It is a group of people who organise activities for promoting and defending their common interests. Hence, option 1 is correct.
- These groups include trade unions, ethnic associations etc.
- Pressure groups help in improving the quality of government.
  - The information and advice provided by these groups help to improve the quality of government policy and legislation.
- The pressure groups influence policy-making and its implementation in the government through various methods.
- They use techniques like lobbying, publicity, propagandizing, petitioning, public debating, maintaining contacts with their legislators and take a stand on political issues, social issues and issues of common interest. Hence, option 2 is correct.
- They differ from the political parties because they neither contest elections nor try to capture political power.
- They are bothered with specific issues and their activities are confined to the protection and promotion of the interests of their members. Hence, option 3 is incorrect.