Political Science Class 10 Previous Year MCQs with Answers | CBSE Board Exam Prep 2025

This blog features carefully selected MCQs from previous year CBSE board exams in Class 10 Political Science.

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Political Science MCQs with Answers

Q1. Which one of the following resolves disputes between the Centre and the States?

(A) Finance Commission

(B) Supreme Court

(C) President

(D) Prime Minister

✔ Correct Answer: (B) Supreme Court

Q2. Which of the following statements are correct about democracy?

I. Promotes equality among citizens

II. Government by a few people

III. Protection of human rights

IV. System of checks and balances

(A) I, II, III

(B) II, III, IV

(C) I, III, IV

(D) I, II, IV

✔ Correct Answer: (C) I, III, IV

Q3. Political Parties ensure accountability of the representatives through:

(A) Press Conferences

(B) Social Media

(C) Partisanship

(D) Elections and Voter Support

✔ Correct Answer: (D) Elections and Voter Support

Q4. Which one of the following best describes women empowerment?

(A) Men in leadership roles

(B) Women's superiority over men

(C) Equal opportunities for men and women

(D) Limit men's rights

✔ Correct Answer: (C) Equal opportunities for men and women

Q5. Match the following Lists with their Subjects:

Column I (Subject List in the Indian Constitution) Column II (Subject List in the Indian Constitution)

I. Union List a. Trade Union

II. State List b. Banking

III. Concurrent List c. Police

IV. Residuary List d. Internet

(A) d a c b

(B) b c a d

(C) a b d c

(D) c d b a

✔ Correct Answer: (B) b c a d

Q6. What was the primary objective of Belgium's power sharing arrangements?

(A) Establish a unitary government

(B) Centralised control

(C) Matters related to Dutch culture

(D) Linguistic and regional interests

✔ Correct Answer: (D) Linguistic and regional interests

Q7. Which one of the following institutions got reservation for women through the 1992 Constitutional amendment?

(A) Lok Sabha

(B) Rajya Sabha

(C) Legislative Council

(D) Panchayat

✔ Correct Answer: (D) Panchayat

Q8. 'Education' falls under which one of the following lists?

(A) Union List

(B) State List

(C) Concurrent List

(D) Residuary List

✔ Correct Answer: (C) Concurrent List

Q9. Which of the following are characteristics of democracy?

I. Free and fair elections

II. Equality before law

III. Dignity of individuals

IV. Majority rule without minority rights

(A) I, II, III

(B) II, III, IV

(C) I, III, IV

(D) I, II, IV

✔ Correct Answer: (A) I, II, III

Q10. Which one of the following regions had the highest women representation in their parliaments in 2018?

(A) Nordic countries

(B) Americas

(C) Europe

(D) Asia

✔ Correct Answer: (A) Nordic countries

Q11. Which one of the following countries has a two-party system?

(A) China

(B) Pakistan

(C) USA

(D) France

✔ Correct Answer: (C) USA

Q12. Which one of the following is a scheduled language included in the Constitution of India?

(A) Bhojpuri

(B) Garhwali

(C) Nepali

(D) Rajasthani

✔ Correct Answer: (C) Nepali

Q13. Which one of the following is a reform suggested by the Election Commission for political parties?

(A) Amend the Constitution

(B) File affidavits for criminal cases

(C) File affidavits for property

(D) Mandatory internal elections and Income Tax Returns

✔ Correct Answer: (D) Mandatory internal elections and Income Tax Returns

Q14. Which of the following provisions relate to secularism in India?

I. No official religion

II. Freedom to practice religion

III. Discrimination is legal

IV. Government intervention for equality

(A) I, II, III

(B) I, II, IV

(C) I, III, IV

(D) II, III, IV

✔ Correct Answer: (B) I, II, IV

Q15. Which one of the following countries has a one-party system?

(A) USA

(B) UK

(C) India

(D) China

✔ Correct Answer: (D) China

Q16. Which of the following are included in power sharing in Belgium?

I. Equal representation in Brussels

II. Equal number of ministers

III. Community Government

IV. Majoritarian measures

(A) I, II, IV

(B) I, III, IV

(C) II, III, IV

(D) I, II, III

✔ Correct Answer: (D) I, II, III

Q17. Which one of the following is the correctly matched pair?

(A) Union List – Communication

(B) State List – Education

(C) Concurrent List – Adoption

(D) Residuary List – Marriages

✔ Correct Answer: (A) Union List – Communication

Q18. India has no official religion and there is freedom to practice any religion. This relates to which one of the following?

(A) Republic

(B) Sovereign

(C) Socialist

(D) Secular

✔ Correct Answer: (D) Secular

Q19. Which one of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy?

(A) Rule by a single person

(B) Hereditary rule

(C) Rule by the people with freedom and dignity

(D) Military rule

✔ Correct Answer: (C) Rule by the people with freedom and dignity

Q20. What is the role of checks and balances in a democracy?

(A) Direct the government

(B) Prevent authoritarianism

(C) Prevent changes in Constitution

(D) Provide absolute power

✔ Correct Answer: (B) Prevent authoritarianism

Q21. Which one of the following countries has a two-party system?

(A) China

(B) UK

(C) India

(D) Pakistan

✔ Correct Answer: (B) UK

Q22. What was the objective of a separate government in Brussels in Belgium?

(A) Organise cultural events

(B) Manage international relations

(C) Enact local laws

(D) Linguistic accommodation

✔ Correct Answer: (D) Linguistic accommodation

Q23. Belief in equality of women with men is associated with:

(A) Patriarchy

(B) Matriarchy

(C) Socialist

(D) Feminists

✔ Correct Answer: (D) Feminists

Q24. Which one of the following is an organized sector activity?

(A) A farmer irrigating his field

(B) A handloom weaver working at home

(C) A headload worker at a fish market

(D) A teacher in a government school

✔ Correct Answer: (D) A teacher in a government school

Q25. Which of the following is the correct division of legislative rights?

(A) Union List – Defence, Commerce

(B) State List – Police, Agriculture

(C) Concurrent List – Forest, Communication

(D) Residuary List – Software, Trade

✔ Correct Answer: (B) State List – Police, Agriculture

Q26. Which one of the following statements is correct?

I. Women are now working in various professions

II. Political mobilization has improved women's role in public life

(A) Statement I is true, Statement II is false

(B) Statement I is false, Statement II is true

(C) Both statements are true, Statement II explains Statement I

(D) Both statements are true, Statement II does not explain Statement I

✔ Correct Answer: (C) Both statements are true, Statement II explains Statement I

Q27. Which article of the Indian Constitution ensures equal access to public places?

(A) Article 14

(B) Article 15

(C) Article 16

(D) Article 17

✔ Correct Answer: (B) Article 15