Differences between National and Regional Parties in India
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What is the main difference between national and regional parties in terms of their area of influence?

  • National parties have limited influence while regional parties have widespread influence
  • National parties have influence all over the country or in many states, whereas regional parties have influence limited to one state or a few regions (correct)
  • Regional parties have a wider influence than national parties
  • National parties have a stronger influence in the capital city, whereas regional parties have a stronger influence in the states

What is the primary concern of national parties?

  • National interests (correct)
  • Local governance
  • International relations
  • Regional interests

What is the significance of a symbol reserved for a national party?

  • It is recognized only in a particular state
  • It is reserved for a regional party
  • It is reserved exclusively for a national party (correct)
  • It is not recognized by the Election Commission

What is the main challenge for national parties in terms of regional interests?

<p>They have to look into ways to harmonize many conflicting regional interests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors responsible for the emergence of regional parties?

<p>Ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary military use of war elephants in ancient Asia?

<p>To trample enemy foot soldiers and break formations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant advantage of war elephants on the battlefield?

<p>Their ability to scare away horses and trample chariots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were war elephants typically deployed in battle?

<p>In the center, to prevent or conduct a charge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant drawback of using war elephants in battle?

<p>They could become unmanageable if wounded (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the perceived effect of having a large number of elephants on an enemy's mind?

<p>It would prompt them to submit or not challenge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of 'Anti-Elephant Spikes' on fort doors?

<p>To prevent elephants from breaking through (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was another use of war elephants beyond the battlefield?

<p>To provide a means of transport and carry heavy materiel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the psychological impact of war elephants on enemy forces?

<p>They caused shock and scattered enemy formations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were camels used to break through doors with 'Anti-Elephant Spikes'?

<p>Because they were cheaper than elephants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were elephants not effective in modern warfare?

<p>Because they were difficult to control and discipline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of out-of-control elephants in a battle?

<p>They would cause more damage to their own side (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main legacy of elephants in warfare?

<p>They left little legacy in warfare (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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