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Which group forms associations such as ASSOCHAM to make its voice hea…

Which group forms associations such as ASSOCHAM to make its voice heard?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → Industrialists

Option (1) Workers — Incorrect. Workers form trade unions such as INTUC and CITU. These unions speak for workers' interests.

Option (2) Industrialists — Correct. Industrialists form associations such as FICCI and ASSOCHAM, the Association of Chambers of Commerce. Through these bodies they press their interests on the government.

Option (3) Farmers — Incorrect. Farmers form agricultural unions such as Shetkari Sangathan. These unions speak for farmers' interests.

Option (4) Agricultural labourers — Incorrect. Agricultural labourers have their own unions. Those unions speak for farm workers.

NCERT (2026-27): “3.2 Political Parties, Pressure and Interest Groups in Democratic Politics
A look at the newspaper every morning will show you many instances where different groups seek to make their voices heard. And draw the attention of the government to their grievances.”

“Industrialists form associations such as Federation of Indian Chambers and Commerce (FICCI) and Association of Chambers of Commerce (ASSOCHAM). Workers form trade unions such as the Indian Trade Union Congress (INTUC) or the Centre for Indian Trade Unions (CITU). Farmers form agricultural unions such as Shetkari Sangathan. Agricultural labourers have their own unions. …”