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What is a pressure group? Give a few examples.

Pressure groups are organisations that attempt to influence goverment policies.
Examples:
1. Farmers’ Organizations: Bhartiya Kisan Union, etc.
2. Trade Unions: All India Trade Union Congress, Indian National Trade Union Congress and Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh, etc.
3. Business Groups: FICCI, ASSOCHAM, CII, etc.

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