What do you mean by the opposition parties? Describe its function.

The parties which are defeated during the elections are known as the opposition parties.

(i)It voices different views and criticises goverment for its failure or wrong policies.
(ii)It also mobilises opposition to the goverment.

A bi-party system is one in which there are two major political parties.

(i) Bi-party system simplifies the electors’ choice.
(ii) Each party frames and follows some policies to ensure common good for the people.

They are as following:

1. People’s Democratic Party—Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Assam Gana Parishad—Assam.
3. Telugu Desam Party—Andhra Pradesh.
4. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)—Tamil Nadu.
5. Akali Dal—Punjab.
6. Shiv Sena—Maharashtra.

 In India, we have a multi-party system.

The multi party system often appears very messy and leads to political instability

The regional parties are:

(i) Telugu Desam Party
(ii)Siromani Akali Dal 
(iii) Assam Gana Parishad