📘 Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (8th Edition) — Chapter 87: Pressure Groups In this video, we explain pressure groups in a very simple and easy-to-remember style. This topic is frequently asked in UPSC, BPSC, State PCS, SSC, NRA CET, and other competitive exams. 📍 This lecture covers: ✔️ What is a pressure group? ✔️ Features of Pressure Groups ✔️ Pressure Groups vs. Political Parties ✔️ Types of Pressure Groups: ▪️ Business Groups ▪️ Trade Unions ▪️ Peasant Organizations ▪️ Student Bodies ▪️ Caste & Religious Groups ✔️ Lobbying System ✔️ Importance of Pressure Groups in Indian Democracy ✔️ Key Points for UPSC Prelims + UPSC Mains Answer Writing 🎯 Exam Focus 🔹 UPSC Prelims → Direct Factual Questions 🔹 UPSC Mains GS-2 → Governance, Democracy, Pressure Groups 🔹 BPSC, UPPSC, MPSC, RPSC → Frequently Repeated Topics 📚 This video is especially for students who are preparing for UPSC from Hindi Medium Or preparing for the State Civil Services. 👇 Comment: 👉 Who do you think is the most influential pressure group in India? 📌 Our goal—an IAS from every village. 🔔 Subscribe to the channel—From Village to IAS #PressureGroups #IndianPolity #Laxmikanth #UPSC #BPSC #UPSCPolity #UPSCGS2 #podcast #FromVillagetoIAS #CivilServicesPreparation #UPSCMotivation #StatePCS #SSCPreparation #DemocracyIndia