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Political test for India
Indian politics argues about markets, money, privacy and personal freedoms. This test places you on twelve dimensions and on a two-axis political map, free and with no sign-up.
Where do you stand?
Take the testDebates in India and the twelve dimensions
Opening the economy
The reforms of 1991 opened India's economy to trade and foreign investment. How much further to open it, or how far to protect local producers, is still debated.
Demonetisation
On 8 November 2016 the government withdrew the ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes, more than 80% of the cash in circulation, to fight black money. How much power the state should have over money and cash divides opinion.
Privacy and identity
In 2017 the Supreme Court recognised privacy as a fundamental right, amid debate over Aadhaar, the national biometric identity system.
Personal freedoms
In 2018 the Supreme Court struck down the part of Section 377 that criminalised consensual same-sex relations. How far the state should reach into private life is still debated.
Farm markets
In 2020 Parliament passed three laws to open agricultural markets; after a year of farmers' protests they were repealed in 2021. How much the state should regulate markets and prices is a recurring issue.
The political system in India
India is a federal parliamentary republic and the largest democracy in the world. The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian National Congress are the two largest national parties, alongside many strong regional parties.
The test measures your ideas, not parties, so it does not tell you who to vote for. A party can hold different positions on different topics, and the same person can be on the left on the economy and conservative on personal freedoms: that is why the test uses twelve dimensions instead of a single left-to-right line.
Frequently asked questions
Is the test free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and takes a few minutes.
Is the test only for people in India?
No. The twelve dimensions are general and work in any country. This page explains how they connect with the debates in India.
Does it tell me which party to vote for?
No. It places you on the map by your ideas and does not compare your answers with the parties' positions.
What can I do with my result?
You can see it on the map, share it and, if you want, get a PDF certificate by email.