Top 41 Most Important MCQs on Political Parties – Class 10 Political Science | CBSE Class 10
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Master Class 10 Civics Chapter 4 – Political Parties – with our comprehensive MCQs designed as per the latest CBSE exam pattern.
This chapter explains the role of political parties in a democracy, the challenges they face, and how they can be reformed.
These multiple choice questions cover key concepts, important facts, and real-world political examples to boost your preparation.
Each question is crafted to enhance your understanding and help you score full marks in the Social Science exam.
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1. What is one of the most visible institutions in a democracy?
A. Constitution
B. Judiciary
C. Political parties
D. Election Commission
Answer: C. Political parties
2. Political parties are commonly associated with:
A. Economic development
B. Political and social divisions
C. Judicial reforms
D. Tax collection
Answer: B. Political and social divisions
3. What is a political party?
A. A social reform group
B. A group of judges deciding cases
C. A group of people contesting elections and holding power
D. An economic advisory council
Answer: C. A group of people contesting elections and holding power
4. Which of the following is not a component of a political party?
A. Leaders
B. Judiciary
C. Active members
D. Followers
Answer: B. Judiciary
5. In the USA, candidates are selected by:
A. President or Party Head
B. Top party leaders
C. Public service commissions
D. Party members and supporters
Answer: D. Party members and supporters
6. In India, who mostly selects the candidates for elections?
A. Voters
B. The Election Commission
C. Top party leaders
D. The President
Answer: C. Top party leaders
Statement: In a democracy, a large number of similar opinions have to be grouped together to provide a direction in which policies can be formulated by the governments.
7. Political parties reduce diverse opinions into?
A. Random suggestions
B. Court rulings
C. Basic positions
D. Media headlines
Answer: C. Basic positions
8. Political parties influence the making of laws by:
A. Appointing judges
B. Sponsoring activists
C. Directing their members in the legislature
D. Issuing executive orders
Answer: C. Directing their members in the legislature
9. Who runs the government in a democracy?
A. Civil servants
B. Opposition leaders
C. Political executive from parties
D. Governors
Answer: C. Political executive from parties
10. What role do opposition parties play?
A. Approve budgets
B. Criticise the government and mobilise opposition
C. Enforce laws
D. Train police officers
Answer: B. Criticise the government and mobilise opposition
11. How do parties shape public opinion?
A. By ignoring public issues
B. Through military influence
C. By raising and highlighting issues
D. By manipulating people
Answer: C. By raising and highlighting issues
12. Which of the following gives people access to government schemes?
A. Police stations
B. Private companies
C. Political parties
D. Hospitals
Answer: C. Political parties
13. Why do people feel close to political parties?
A. They enjoy watching party ads
B. Parties are easier to approach than government officers
C. Party workers give free gifts
D. Leaders live in villages
Answer: B. Parties are easier to approach than government officers
14. What happens in the absence of political parties?
A. Efficient government
B. Better communication
C. No promises for policy changes
D. Unified representation
Answer: C. No promises for policy changes
15. What would elected representatives be accountable for in a no-party system?
A. Running the central government
B. Their constituency only
C. Whole country's development
D. Supreme Court decisions
Answer: B. Their constituency only
16. What is observed in non-party based panchayat elections?
A. No competition
B. Villages remain united
C. Factions put up their own panels
D. Presidents are nominated by the state
Answer: C. Factions put up their own panels
17. What led to the rise of political parties?
A. Religious movements
B. Colonialism
C. Emergence of representative democracies
D. Media expansion
Answer: C. Emergence of representative democracies
18. Which of the following best explains the role of political parties in a democracy?
A. They help organize elections and form governments
B. They represent different interests and opinions in society
C. They ensure accountability by opposing the government when necessary
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
19. Which of the following is true about political parties in India?
A. Only two parties are registered with the Election Commission
B. Over 750 political parties are registered with the Election Commission
C. All registered political parties are serious contenders in elections
D. Only political parties of a particular region are registered
Answer: B. Over 750 political parties are registered with the Election Commission
20. What type of political system exists in countries like China?
A. Multiparty system
B. Two-party system
C. One-party system
D. Coalition system
Answer: C. One-party system
21. In a democratic system, what is necessary for competition in elections?
A. Only one party must be allowed to run
B. There should be at least two parties competing for power
C. Only independent candidates can contest
D. No parties should compete in elections
Answer: B. There should be at least two parties competing for power
22. Which system allows only two parties to have a serious chance of forming the government?
A. One-party system
B. Two-party system
C. Coalition system
D. Multiparty system
Answer: B. Two-party system
23. Which countries are examples of a two-party system?
A. India and Japan
B. United States and United Kingdom
C. Brazil and Canada
D. China and Russia
Answer: B. United States and United Kingdom
24. What is a multiparty system?
A. A system where only one party rules
B. A system where several parties compete for power
C. A system with only two major political parties
D. A system that only allows coalitions to form governments
Answer: B. A system where several parties compete for power
25. What is a coalition or alliance in the context of a multiparty system?
A. A single party winning elections without opposition
B. Several parties coming together to contest elections and form a government
C. A group of independent candidates contesting elections
D. A group of parties with no common policies
Answer: B. Several parties coming together to contest elections and form a government
26. What is the main reason why India has a multiparty system?
A. Because of its large population
B. Because of its social, geographical, and regional diversity
C. Because of the influence of neighboring countries
D. Because of a recent change in the electoral system
Answer: B. Because of its social, geographical, and regional diversity
27. What is a key feature of a "recognised" political party in India?
A. They only exist in one state
B. They have their own election symbol which only their official candidates can use
C. They must be a national party to be recognised
D. They do not participate in elections
Answer: B. They have their own election symbol which only their official candidates can use
28. What is the criterion for a party to be recognised as a national party in India?
A. It must secure at least 6% of the total votes in any state
B. It must win at least four seats in the Lok Sabha after winning in four states
C. It must secure at least 6% of the total votes in local elections
D. It must be registered with the Election Commission only
Answer: B. It must win at least four seats in the Lok Sabha after winning in four states
29. What term is commonly used for parties that have a political presence in only one state?
A. National parties
B. State parties
C. Regional parties
D. Coalitional parties
Answer: C. Regional parties
30. How have the State parties influenced the political landscape in India since 1996?
A. They have weakened federalism
B. National parties have not formed alliances with them
C. They have strengthened federalism and democracy by being part of national level coalitions
D. They have limited their presence to only one state
Answer: C. They have strengthened federalism and democracy by being part of national level coalitions
31. What is one of the major challenges faced by political parties in democracies?
A. Lack of international recognition
B. Lack of internal democracy
C. Limited participation of the youth
D. Limited media coverage
Answer: B. Lack of internal democracy
32. What tends to happen in political parties due to the lack of internal democracy?
A. Regular elections are held
B. Ordinary members have more power
C. Personal loyalty to the leader becomes more important than loyalty to party principles
D. Decisions are made transparently
Answer: C. Personal loyalty to the leader becomes more important than loyalty to party principles
33. What is one of the another major challenge faced by political parties?
A. Lack of funds for campaigning
B. Growing role of money and muscle power in elections
C. Dynastic succession
D. Too many members from different backgrounds
Answer: C. Dynastic succession
34. How do political parties often end up supporting candidates with criminal backgrounds?
A. They focus on winning elections and use shortcuts like supporting candidates with money or muscle power
B. They prioritize the ideological beliefs of the candidates
C. They want to represent every class of society
D. They choose candidates based on their popularity and merit
Answer: A. They focus on winning elections and use shortcuts like supporting candidates with money or muscle power
35. What is one issue related to the ideological differences among political parties in recent times?
A. Increased differences between left-wing and right-wing parties
B. Political parties offering little or no meaningful choice due to reduced ideological differences
C. Political parties becoming more focused on international relations
D. Political parties focusing on policies that are not relevant to citizens
Answer: B. Political parties offering little or no meaningful choice due to reduced ideological differences
36. What is the challenge in reforming political parties in a democracy?
A. Lack of public interest in politics
B. Leaders in political parties are not willing to reform
C. Political parties are not registered with the Election Commission
D. People do not have the right to vote
Answer: B. Leaders in political parties are not willing to reform
37. Which amendment was made to prevent elected representatives from changing parties?
A. The Right to Information Act
B. The Constitution was amended to prevent defection by elected MLAs and MPs
C. The 1975 Emergency Act
D. The Lok Sabha Reform Act
Answer: B. The Constitution was amended to prevent defection by elected MLAs and MPs
38. What action did the Supreme Court take to reduce the influence of money and criminals in elections?
A. It made it mandatory for all political parties to register with the Election Commission
B. It introduced a cap on election campaign funds
C. It required candidates to file an affidavit disclosing their property and criminal records
D. It required all parties to have internal elections
Answer: C. It required candidates to file an affidavit disclosing their property and criminal records
39. What is one of the suggestions for political party reform discussed in the book?
A. Making political parties more dependent on foreign donations
B. Creating a law to regulate the internal affairs of political parties
C. Banning regional political parties
D. Allowing only two major parties in the system
Answer: B. Creating a law to regulate the internal affairs of political parties
40. What is the suggestion regarding women's participation in political parties?
A. Political parties should give a minimum number of tickets to women candidates
B. Women should be prohibited from running for office
C. Women should only be allowed to run in local elections
D. Political parties should be headed by women only
Answer: A. Political parties should give a minimum number of tickets to women candidates
41. What are two ways suggested to reform political parties, apart from legal regulation?
A. Increasing the number of political parties and banning defection
B. Citizens putting pressure on political parties and encouraging active participation within parties
C. Making elections mandatory for all citizens and holding referendums
D. Introducing stricter punishments for political leaders
Answer: B. Citizens putting pressure on political parties and encouraging active participation within parties