The opposition party in a democracy
Atakes no part in legislative business
Bshares Cabinet portfolios with the ruling party automatically
Cvoices alternative views and criticises government policies
Dbecomes part of the bureaucracy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. voices alternative views and criticises government policies
1. Opposition's role is to voice different views and check government overreach.
2. It criticises wrong policies and mobilises public opinion against them.
3. A strong opposition is essential for democratic accountability.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Polity, Ch 4 "Political Parties"_
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