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Q28 (CDS-II/2012) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice › Political party system Answer Verified

Which one among the following statements about the functioning of political parties in a democracy is not correct?

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Political parties perform several essential functions in a democracy. First, they provide political and civic education by educating the electorate about campaign issues and mobilizing supporters [1]. Second, they act as a vital link between the government and the people, serving to communicate citizen concerns to the state and vice versa. Third, their primary empirical function is to contest elections and seek to place as many candidates as possible into public office to implement their policies [2]. Since all three statements (1, 2, and 3) accurately describe the standard roles of political parties as identified in democratic theory and practice, none of them are incorrect. Therefore, the correct option is 'None of the above'. These functions ensure that parties remain the most visible institutions in a democracy, facilitating representation and accountability [1].

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  1. [1] Democratic Politics-I. Political Science-Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: ELECTORAL POLITICS > Election Campaign > p. 44
  2. [2] Democratic Politics-II. Political Science-Class X . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: Political Parties > Functions > p. 48
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