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NCERT Class 10 Civics – Chapter 4: Political Parties
Practice NCERT-based MCQs from Democratic Politics-II to prepare confidently for Board Exam 2026.
Quick Revision Notes
- A political party is a group of people who contest elections and hold power.
- Parties reflect fundamental political divisions in society.
- Political parties form and run governments.
- They shape public opinion through policies and programmes.
- Opposition parties question and criticise the government.
Q1. What is a political party according to NCERT?
A group of people managing administration
A group of people who contest elections and hold power
A group controlling the judiciary
A group enforcing laws
NCERT defines a political party as a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in government.
Q2. Which of the following is an essential function of political parties?
Contesting elections
Running the judiciary
Controlling the army
Managing administration directly
Political parties contest elections to get a chance to form the government.
Q3. Why are political parties necessary for democracy?
They eliminate opposition
They provide a mechanism to form governments
They reduce public participation
They control the judiciary
Political parties enable people to choose representatives and form governments, which is essential for democracy.
Q4. Which party dominated Indian politics for several decades after independence?
Bharatiya Janata Party
Communist Party of India
Indian National Congress
Bahujan Samaj Party
The Indian National Congress dominated Indian politics for a long period after independence.
Q5. Which of the following is a major challenge faced by political parties?
Lack of internal democracy
Too many elections
Too many leaders
Low voter turnout
NCERT highlights lack of internal democracy as a major challenge faced by political parties.
Q6. Which of the following is a feature of a one-party system?
Free competition among parties
Only one party controls power
Multiple parties form coalitions
No elections are held
In a one-party system, only one party is allowed to control and run the government.
Q7. Which country is an example of a one-party system?
India
United Kingdom
China
United States
China has a one-party system where the Communist Party holds power.
Q8. Which system allows several parties to compete for power?
Multi-party system
One-party system
Two-party system
Authoritarian system
A multi-party system allows several parties to contest elections.
Q9. Which country has a two-party system?
India
United States of America
China
Nepal
The USA has a two-party system dominated by Democrats and Republicans.
Q10. What is meant by partisan?
Strong supporter of a party
Neutral person
Election officer
Independent candidate
A partisan is a person who is strongly committed to a political party.
Q11. Which challenge refers to power concentrated in few leaders?
Dynastic succession
Money and muscle power
Lack of internal democracy
Regionalism
Lack of internal democracy leads to concentration of power in few leaders.
Q12. Which challenge involves family dominance in politics?
Dynastic succession
Factionalism
Coalition politics
Defection
Dynastic succession means power passes from one generation to another within a family.
Q13. Which challenge relates to influence of money in politics?
Dynastic rule
Money and muscle power
Regionalism
Internal conflicts
Money and muscle power undermine fair competition in elections.
Q14. Which reform suggests increasing state funding of elections?
Judicial activism
Coalition formation
Party mergers
Electoral reforms
Electoral reforms can reduce the role of money power in elections.
Q15. What is the role of opposition parties?
To criticise and check the government
To control judiciary
To form army
To run administration
Opposition parties keep a check on the government by questioning its policies.
Q16. Which law requires candidates to declare criminal records?
Representation Act 1951
Supreme Court order
Election Commission rule
Parliamentary law
Supreme Court orders require candidates to declare criminal cases.
Q17. Which institution monitors party elections?
Supreme Court
Parliament
Election Commission
Cabinet
The Election Commission regulates political parties in India.
Q18. What is the aim of political parties?
To gain political power
To run courts
To manage police
To control media
Political parties aim to gain power to implement their policies.
Q19. Which system gives voters multiple choices?
One-party system
Multi-party system
Authoritarian system
Military rule
Multi-party systems offer voters more choices.
Q20. Which challenge reduces public trust in parties?
Internal democracy
Active opposition
Ideological clarity
Corruption
Corruption in parties lowers public trust.
Q21. Which type of party system exists in India?
Multi-party system
One-party system
Two-party system
Military system
India has a multi-party system which allows various parties to compete.
Q22. Which party led India’s freedom movement?
BJP
Indian National Congress
CPI
BSP
The Indian National Congress led the freedom movement.
Q23. What does defection mean?
Party formation
Election campaign
Changing party allegiance
Coalition building
Defection means changing party allegiance by elected representatives.
Q24. Which reform limits defection?
Anti-defection law
RTI Act
Election code
Judicial review
Anti-defection law discourages political defections.
Q25. Which challenge affects fair elections?
Internal democracy
Opposition
Federalism
Money power
Money power affects free and fair elections.
Q26. Which party symbol is reserved?
Independent symbol
Recognised party symbol
Temporary symbol
State symbol
Recognised parties have reserved symbols.
Q27. Which body registers political parties?
Election Commission
Supreme Court
Parliament
Cabinet
Election Commission registers political parties.
Q28. Which system gives stable government?
Multi-party
Coalition
Two-party
One-party
Two-party system often provides stable governments.
Q29. Which party forms government?
Opposition
Majority party
Regional party
Independent party
Majority party forms the government.
Q30. Which factor weakens democracy?
Opposition
Elections
Participation
Dynastic politics
Dynastic politics weakens democratic values.
Q31. Which party system exists in China?
One-party
Two-party
Multi-party
Coalition
China follows a one-party system.
Q32. Which term means strong attachment to a party?
Neutral
Partisan
Secular
Federal
Partisan means strong supporter of a party.
Q33. Which party challenges the ruling party?
Ruling party
Coalition
Opposition
Independent
Opposition parties challenge the ruling party.
Q34. Which reform improves transparency?
RTI
Coalition
Defection
Symbol allocation
RTI improves transparency in politics.
Q35. Which challenge affects internal functioning?
Federalism
Elections
Opposition
Internal democracy
Lack of internal democracy affects party functioning.
Q36. Which party system offers more choices?
One-party
Multi-party
Two-party
Military
Multi-party system offers more choices.
Q37. Which law controls defections?
Anti-defection law
RTI
Election code
Judicial review
Anti-defection law controls defections.
Q38. Which institution conducts elections?
Supreme Court
Parliament
Election Commission
Cabinet
Election Commission conducts elections.
Q39. Which challenge reduces people’s trust?
Opposition
Corruption
Federalism
Secularism
Corruption reduces public trust.
Q40. Which party symbol helps voters identify party?
Election symbol
Flag
Logo
Poster
Election symbols help voters identify parties.
Q41. Which feature ensures accountability?
One-party
Dynasty
Opposition
Military rule
Opposition ensures accountability.
Q42. Which party forms government in coalition?
Single party
Group of parties
Opposition
Independent
Coalition government is formed by group of parties.
Q43. Which party system avoids dictatorship?
Multi-party
One-party
Military
Authoritarian
Multi-party system avoids dictatorship.
Q44. Which challenge relates to leadership monopoly?
Federalism
Opposition
Transparency
Dynastic succession
Dynastic succession leads to leadership monopoly.
Q45. Which system provides stable opposition?
One-party
Two-party
Military
Coalition
Two-party system provides stable opposition.
Q46. Which feature strengthens democracy?
Political participation
Dynasty
Corruption
Authoritarianism
Political participation strengthens democracy.
Q47. Which party system gives regional voice?
One-party
Two-party
Multi-party
Military
Multi-party system gives regional representation.
Q48. Which challenge affects leadership selection?
Federalism
Lack of internal democracy
Opposition
Elections
Lack of internal democracy affects leadership selection.
Q49. Which reform improves accountability?
Transparency laws
Dynasty
Coalition
One-party rule
Transparency laws improve accountability.
Q50. Which value is essential for democracy?
Authoritarianism
Centralisation
Dictatorship
Political competition
Political competition is essential for democracy.
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