Class 10 Social Science (Civics)

1. Which of the following is NOT a component of a political party?

• A. The Leaders
• B. The Active Members
• C. The Followers
• D. The Election Commission

2. A country that has a one-party system is:

• A. China
• B. India
• C. United States of America
• D. United Kingdom

3. Which system of government features a two-party system?

• A. USA and UK
• B. India and Pakistan
• C. China and North Korea
• D. France and Germany

4. What is an alliance or front in political party terms?

• A. When several parties join hands for the purpose of contesting elections and winning power
• B. When two candidates from the same party fight each other
• C. When a party gets split into smaller factions
• D. An agreement between the ruling and opposition parties

5. Which body in India registers political parties and allocates symbols to them?

• A. Election Commission of India
• B. Supreme Court of India
• C. Parliament of India
• D. NITI Aayog

6. To become a recognized State Party, a party must secure at least what percentage of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly?

• A. 6% of total votes and win at least 2 seats
• B. 10% of total votes and win at least 5 seats
• C. 4% of total votes and win at least 1 seat
• D. 8% of total votes and win at least 3 seats

7. To become a recognized National Party, a party must secure at least what percentage of total votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in four states?

• A. 6% of total votes and win at least 4 seats in Lok Sabha
• B. 10% of total votes and win at least 10 seats in Lok Sabha
• C. 5% of total votes and win at least 2 seats in Lok Sabha
• D. 12% of total votes and win at least 6 seats in Lok Sabha

8. What is 'Defection' in politics?

• A. Changing party allegiance from the party on whose ticket one was elected to another party
• B. Refusing to participate in elections
• C. Forming a new political party before elections
• D. Voting against the government during a policy debate

9. What requirement has been made mandatory by the Supreme Court to reduce the influence of money and muscle power in elections?

• A. Filing an affidavit giving details of property and criminal cases
• B. Mandatory retirement age for politicians
• C. Banning television campaigns
• D. Direct public funding for every candidate

10. What is a signed document submitted to an officer containing personal information or statements under oath called?

• A. Affidavit
• B. Manifesto
• C. Nominee Form
• D. Charter

11. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by political parties?

• A. Lack of internal democracy
• B. Dynastic succession
• C. Growing role of money and muscle power
• D. All of the above

12. Which function is performed by political parties in a democracy?

• A. Contest elections and form government
• B. Shape public opinion
• C. Play the role of opposition when not in power
• D. All of the above

13. The party that loses elections plays which critical role in a democracy?

• A. Role of Opposition
• B. Ruling Coalition
• C. Election Observer
• D. Independent Judiciary

14. What is a 'partisan' person?

• A. A person who is strongly committed to a party, group, or faction
• B. A person who does not support any political party
• C. An official appointed by the Election Commission
• D. A voter who changes parties frequently

15. Why is a multi-party system considered suitable for a diverse country like India?

• A. It allows various social and geographical interests to get political representation
• B. It ensures faster decision-making than single-party systems
• C. It eliminates election expenditures
• D. It prevents the formation of coalition governments