Consider the following statements about Pressure Groups :

(a) They acts as a liasion between the government and its members.

(b) They influence the policy making, policy makers and policy implementation in the government.

(c) They do not try to influence public opinion.

(d) They contest the elections and try to capture political power.

Which of the correct statements given above are correct?

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MPSC State Service Main Examination 2020 - General Studies II Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3

Key Points

Pressure groups act as a liaison between the government and their members. They represent the interests of their members to the government and try to influence government policy in their favor.
Pressure groups also influence the policy making, policy makers, and policy implementation in the government. They do this by lobbying government officials, providing information and expertise, and organizing public campaigns.
Pressure groups do not contest the elections and try to capture political power. They are different from political parties, which are organizations that contest elections and try to form governments.
Hence option 3 is correct.