Q. “It is a technique used by Pressure Groups in which they try to influence public opinion and thereby gain an indirect influence over government, since the government in a democracy is substantially affected by public opinion.”
Which of the following technique is described in the above statement?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Pressure Group:
- According to Odegard, pressure groups resort to three different techniques in securing their purposes. First, they can try to place in public office persons who are favourably disposed towards the interests they seek to promote.
- This technique may be labelled electioneering. Second, they can try to persuade public officers, whether they are initially favourably disposed toward them or not, to adopt and enforce the policies that they think will prove most beneficial to their interests.
- This technique may be labelled lobbying. Third, they can try to influence public opinion and thereby gain an indirect influence over government, since the government in a democracy is substantially affected by public opinion. This technique may be labelled propagandizing.
Source: Laxmikanth
