Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

India has a multiparty system because its vast social and geographical diversity — including regional, linguistic, religious, and caste-based differences — cannot be represented by just two or three parties. The USA and UK have more homogeneous societies historically, making two dominant parties sufficient.

It would be inappropriate to simply copy another country's party system because a party system evolves over time based on a country's unique social divisions, history, and electoral system. These factors differ greatly between countries, and no single system is ideal for all situations.

Source: Chapter 4, "How many parties should we have?"

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• The key phrase examiners look for is that a party system "is not something any country can choose — it evolves."
• Mention India's social and geographical diversity as the specific reason for multiparty system.
• Contrast with USA/UK where two parties suffice due to different social conditions.
• Avoid writing a long essay — three focused points are enough for 3 marks.