Question

Why did India adopt the multi-party system?

Answer 1

Hint: Each country adopts a party system that suits the nature of the society. Similarly India chose a system that could represent all the sections and plurality of the Indian society. There are many types of party systems such as the dominant party system, one-party system, two-party system and multi-party system.

Complete Answer: India adopted a multi party system because of the social and geographical diversity of the nation. Through this system different and diverse parties could represent the sections of the society and power does not absorb in the hands of one single party. India adopted this system because of the vast diversity and plurality in the nation. Only such a system could accommodate the huge population like India. The diverse social, cultural, religious and geographical features of the country could only be accommodated under multi party, as one party system like in China gives birth to authoritarianism and eliminates the chance of free and fair elections which are important components of democracy. Through this system each and every section of the society is represented in the parliament and the need and aspirations of the people can be fulfilled, such as the emergence of local parties, regional parties etc. This system also ensures a smooth and healthy competition between parties and prevents dictatorship of any single party.

Note: Armenia, France, Germany, Iceland, Brazil, Indonesia etc are examples of multi party systems.