Question : In the context of coalition governments, regional parties in India:

Option 1: Have no significant role

Option 2: Often play a crucial role in government formation

Option 3: Focus solely on national issues

Option 4: Always lead the coalition

Question : How have regional parties influenced national politics in India?

Option 1: By forming single-party governments

Option 2: By diminishing the role of national parties

Option 3: By participating in coalition governments

Option 4: By focusing solely on regional issues

Question : What has been the effect of regional parties on policy-making in India?

Option 1: They have led to more centralized policies

Option 2: They have contributed to a focus on regional issues

Option 3: They have reduced the influence of national parties

Option 4: They have eliminated the need for coalition governments

Question : The impact of regional parties on national politics in India has been:

Option 1: Marginalization of national parties

Option 2: Strengthening of democratic processes

Option 3: Reduction in policy consistency

Option 4: Increase in political transparency

Question : How did the 1971 elections affect the political landscape of India?

Option 1: Strengthening of opposition parties

Option 2: End of Congress dominance

Option 3: Consolidation of regional parties

Option 4: Rise of coalition governments