Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Political parties shape public opinion by raising and highlighting issues important to society. Parties have lakhs of members and activists spread across the country, and often opinions in society crystallise along the lines parties take. Sometimes parties also launch movements for the resolution of problems faced by people.

Example: Activists of BJP Mahila Morcha demonstrated against the hike in prices of onions and LPG, thereby building public opinion against price rise.

Source: Democratic Politics, Chapter 4 — Functions of Political Parties

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• The question targets Function 6 from the textbook list: "Parties shape public opinion."
• Examiners expect: one clear statement of how parties shape opinion + one concrete example.
• The example from the textbook (BJP Mahila Morcha agitation on onion/LPG prices) is ideal; students may also use CPI(M)/CPI rally against POSCO as an alternative example from the same chapter.
• Do not write a general essay — two focused sentences plus the example is sufficient for 2 marks.