With reference to Pressure groups consider the following statements 1 It acts as a liaison between t...........

Indian Polity Political Parties and Pressure Groups

With reference to Pressure groups, consider the following statements:

1. It acts as a liaison between the government and its members.

2. Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and Labour Progressive Federation are some of the Trade unions in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

The term ‘pressure group’ originated in the USA. A pressure group is a group of people who are organized actively for promoting and defending their common interest. It is so called as it attempts to bring a change in the public policy by exerting pressure on the government. It acts as a liaison between the government and its members. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and Labour Progressive Federation are some of the Trade unions in India. Hence, statement 2 is correct.