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Give a comparative analysis of Sectional Interest Groups and Public Interest Groups.

Answer:

Interest groups are classified into two on the basis of the nature of its functions like:

(i) Sectional interest groups,

(ii) Public interest groups.

We can compare the nature and functions of these groups in the following ways:  

Sectional Interest Groups	Public Interest Groups
(i) Sectional interest groups seek to promote the interests of a particular section or group of society.	(i) While, public interest groups seek to promote collective rather than selective good.
(ii) They are sectional groups because they represent the section of society.	(ii) But, they are public groups because they represent the general people of the society.
(iii) Sectional interest groups principal concern is the betterment and well being of their members not society in general.	(iii) Whereas, the aim of public interest group is to help groups other than their own members.
(iv) The Bolivian organisation FEDECOR, Indian trade unions, business associations are some examples of this type of interest group.	(iv) For example: a group fighting against bonded labour fights not for itself but for those who are suffering under such bondage.