Class 10 Social Science Chapter 17 Political Parties (Civics) Practice Paper 1

POLITICAL PARTIES Class 10 - Social Science Time Allowed: 1 hour Maximum Marks: 75 1 . Which institution banned wall writing by parties during election times? [1] a) Election Commission b) Parliament c) Press d) Judiciary 2 . What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party? [1] a) Work for the Dalits b) Revolutionary democracy c) Integral humanism d) Modernity 3 . Which party was formed following a split in the Congress party? [1] a) Bhartiya Janta Party b) Indian National Congress c) Communist Party of India - Marxist d) Nationalist Congress Party 4 . Which of the following function is not performed by a Political Party? [1] a) In a democracy, a large number of similar b) Parties select their candidates in different opinions have to be grouped together to ways provide a direction in which policies can be formulated by the governments USP c) Parties provide people access to government d) Parties shape private opinion machinery and welfare scheme 5 . Which party is the coalition partner in the state of Maharashtra in alliance with the Congress? [1] a) Indian National Congress b) Communist Party of India c) Bhartiya Janta Party d) National congress party 6 . What is meant by one-party system? [1] a) When the King rules the country b) One single party runs the government c) One single person runs the parties d) When one party is allowed to contest elections 7 . Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party? [1] a) B. R. Ambedkar b) Sahu Maharaj c) Kanshi Ram d) Jotiba Phule 8 . In which year there were three major alliances parliamentary elections in India? [1] a) 2004 b) 2008 c) 2002 d) 1991 9 . Which party was formed by reviving the erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh? [1] a) Bahujan Janta Party b) Bhartiya Janta Samaj c) Bharatiya Janata Party d) Bahujan Samaj Party 10 . More than 750 parties are registered with the ________. [1] a) Election Commissioner of India b) Electrol Commission of India c) Indian Election Commission d) Election Commission of India 11 . Which party wants the full territorial and political integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India? [1] a) Indian National Congress b) Bharatiya Janata Party c) Communist Party of India d) Bahujan Samaj Party 12 . ________ party is against the conversion of religion. [1] a) Bahujan Samaj Party b) Bharatiya Janata Party c) Communist Party of India d) Indian National Congress 13 . Hindutva means ________. [1] a) Cultural nationalism b) Political nationalism c) Relgious secularism d) Cultural secularism 14 . ________ is a signed document submitted to an officer, where a person makes a sworn statement regarding her [1] personal information.

a) Indemnity Bond b) Cheque c) Affidavit d) Power of Attorney 15 . Which party believes in Marxism-Leninism, secularism, and democracy? [1] USP a) Communist Party of India (CPI) b) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) c) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) d) Indian National Congress (INC) 16 . Which of the following does not pertains to a lack of internal democracy within parties? [1] a) The concentration of power in one or a few b) Parties do not hold organisational meeting leaders at the top c) Parties conduct internal elections irregularly d) Parties keep membership registers 17 . Which Party/Parties have a national-level political organisation with units in several states? [1] a) Samata Party, Nationalist Congress Party b) Samajwadi Party, Samata Party and and Communist Party of India - Marxist Rashtriya Janata Dal c) Samajwadi Party , Nationalist Congress d) Rashtriya Janata Dal, Nationalist Congress Party and Communist Party of India - Party and Communist Party of India - Marxist Marxist 18 . What system of government does India have? [1] a) Multi-party system b) One-party system c) Two-party system d) Three party system 19 . Give one word: Changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected (to a legislative body) to [1] a different party.

a) Defection b) Coalition c) Partisanship d) Affidavit 20 . Which one of the following countries adopted multi-party system? [1] a) India b) USA c) China d) United Kingdom 21 . Which one of the following countries has two party system? [1] a) Russia b) India c) America d) China 22 . In which one of the following options are political parties a necessary condition? [1] a) Authoritarian b) Despotism c) Democracy d) Dictatorship 23 . Which of the following is not the obstructions and challenges faced by political parties? [1] a) Meaningful Choices b) Lack of internal Democracy c) Full of Transparency d) Money and Muscle Power 24 . Which one of the following is the component of a political party? [1] a) Citizens b) All of these c) Active members d) Dalits 25 . Which of the following States is ruled by a regional party? [1] USP a) Rajasthan b) Madhya Pradesh c) Odisha d) Haryana 26 . Match the following: [1]
(a) Analogue clock (i) NCP
(b) Elephant (ii) CPI(M)
(c) The sickle and the star (iii) CPI
(d) The sickle and the leaf of the paddy (iv)BSP 27 . Match the following: [1]
(a) This kind of political system shows a lack of democracy. (i) Two-party system (ii) Single Party
(b) This kind of party system is found in India.

System (iii) Recognized party
(c) This kind of party system is found in the United States of America. system
(d) This kind of party system gets the privilege and some other special facilities by (iv) Multi-Party the Election Commission. system 28 . Match the following: [1]
(a) United (i) It is a center-right coalition of political parties led by Bharatiya Janta Party Progressive Alliance
(b) National (ii) It is a party that played a dominant role in Indian politics at the national and state Democratic Alliance level for several decades after India’s Independence
(c) Indian National (iii) It is a coalition of centrist and left political parties led by the Indian National Congress Congress
(d) Bahujan Samaj (iv) It is formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram Party 29 . Match the following: [1]
(a) One of the challenges to political (i) Access to Government machinery and welfare schemes.

parties.
(b) One of the functions of political (ii) Meaning full choices to the Voters. parties.
(c) One of the efforts to reform the (iii) The different parties should get money from the State political parties. government for election purpose.
(d) One of the suggestion to reform the (iv) Filing of Income Tax Returns. political parties. 30 . Match the following: [1]
(a) Congress Party (i) National Democratic Alliance
(b) Bharatiya Janata Party (ii) State party USP
(c) Communist Party of India (iii) United Progressive (Marxist) Alliance
(d) Telugu Desam Party (iv) Left Front 31 . Assertion
(a) : Modern democracy cannot function without political parties. [1] Reason (R): Elected representatives will be accountable only to their constituencies, not towards the country.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the explanation of A. correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true. 32 . Assertion
(a) : Elections are the spirit of democracy. [1] Reason (R): Elections expand Political participation. a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the explanation of A. correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true. 33 . Assertion
(a) : A multiparty system cannot be considered a good option. [1] Reason (R): It often appears messy and leads to political instability.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the explanation of A. correct explanation of A. c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true. 34 . Read the statements with respect to “Berlusconi” shown in the above cartoon and tick the correct option. [1] A . Berlusconi was the Prime Minister of Italy. B . Berlusconi is also one of the top businessmen in Italy. C . Berlusconi is the leader of the Forza Italia founded in 1993. a) A is not true b) All are True c) B is not True d) Only A and B are true 35 . Which of the following is correctly signifying the above cartoon? [1] a) The cartoon seems to suggest that the b) The cartoon seems to suggest that the Corporate America controls all major discrimination done to Blacks and Whites USP institutions of US c) The cartoon seems to suggest that the d) The cartoon seems to suggest that the puppet regimes and Dictatorship Monarchical controls in USA 36 . Match the following: [1]
(a) This is the first challenge to (i) Often parties do not seem to offer a meaningful choice to the political parties voters
(b) This is the second challenge to (ii) The growing role of money and muscle power in parties, political parties especially during elections
(c) This is the third challenge to (iii) Dynastic succession political parties
(d) This is the fourth challenge to (iv) Lack of internal democracy within parties political parties a)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (ii) b)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) c)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (i) d)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (ii),
(c) - (iii),
(d) - (i) 37 . Match the following: [1] (1) Congress Party
(a) National Democratic Alliance (2) Bharatiya Janata Party
(B) State party (3) Communist Party of India
(C) United Progressive (Marxist) Alliance (4) Telugu Desam Party
(D) Left Front a) 1 - C, 2 - D, 3 - A, 4 - B b) 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B c) 1 - D, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - B d) 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - D 38 . Match the following: [1]
(a) Telugu Desam Party (i) Mumbai
(b) Shiv Sena (ii) Punjab
(c) Akali Dal (iii) West Bengal
(d) Revolutionary Socialist Party (iv) Andra Pradesh a)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii) b)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (ii),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (iii) c)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) d)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (i) 39 . Match the following: [1]
(a) Analogue clock (i) NCP
(b) Elephant (ii) CPI(M)
(c) The sickle and the star (iii) CPI
(d) The sickle and the leaf of the paddy (iv) BSP a)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (ii) b)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (iii) USP c)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (ii) d)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii) 40 . Match the following: [1]
(a) A party that secures at least six percent of the total votes in the Lok Sabha elections or (i) State Assembly elections in four states and win at least four seats in the Lok Sabah. Party (ii) National
(b) A party that gets the privilege and some other special facilities by the Election Commission.

Party
(c) If several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of (iii) Multi- coming to power either on their own strength or in alliance with others. Party (iv)
(d) A party that secures at least six percent of total votes in an election to the Legislative Recognized Assembly of a State and wins at least two seats. Party a)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (iii),
(d) - (ii) b)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (i) c)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (iii),
(d) - (i) d)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (iii) 41 . Match the following: [1]
(a) In most of the political parties, the top posts are always controlled by the members (i) Absence of a of one family, which is very unfair to other members. meaningful choice
(b) Parties do not hold organizational meetings and they do not conduct regular internal (ii) Money and elections. muscle power
(c) Elections are focussed mainly on winning at any cost, so parties try to use short- (iii) Lack of internal cuts. democracy
(d) In the present political scenario, there is no ideological difference among the (iv) Dynastic political parties. succession a)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (i) b)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (ii) c)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (ii),
(c) - (iii),
(d) - (i) d)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) 42 . Match the following with respect to the different political parties. [1] Column A Column B
(a) Communist Party of India - Marxist (i) Gandhian secularism
(b) Nationalist Congress Party (ii) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Indian National Congress (iii) Marxism-Leninism a)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iii) b)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (ii),
(c) - (iii) c)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii). d)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (i) 43 . Match the following: [1]
(a) Congress Party (i) National Democratic Alliance
(b) Bharatiya Janata Party (ii) State party
(c) Communist Party of India (Marxist) (iii) United Progressive Alliance USP
(d) Telugu Desam Party (iv) Left Front a)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (ii),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (i) b)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (ii) c)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (ii) d)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (ii) 44 . Match the following with respect to Challenges to political parties. [1] Column A Column B
(a) First Challenge (i) Dynastic succession
(b) Second Challenge (ii) Money and muscle power
(c) Third Challenge (iii) Meaningful choice
(d) Fourth Challenge (iv) Lack of internal democracy a)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (ii),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (iii) b)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii) c)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) d)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii).

45 . Match the following: [1]
(a) United (i) It is a center-right coalition of political parties led by Bharatiya Janta Party Progressive Alliance
(b) National (ii) It is a party that played a dominant role in Indian politics at the national and state Democratic Alliance level for several decades after India’s Independence
(c) Indian National (iii) It is a coalition of centrist and left political parties led by the Indian National Congress Congress
(d) Bahujan Samaj (iv) It is formed in 1984 under the leadership of Kanshi Ram Party a)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (ii),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (iv) b)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (ii) c)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) d)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iii),
(d) - (iv) 46 . It should be made mandatory for political parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about ________, to [1] women candidates.

a) One third b) Two third c) One Half d) Three Fourth 47 . A political party has ________ components. [1] a) 5 b) 6 c) 3 d) 4 48 . Any ________ system must allow at least two parties to compete in elections. [1] a) Monarchy b) Communist c) Democratic d) Autocratic 49 . The ________ was/were amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. [1] a) Power of Attorney b) All of these c) Affidavit d) Constitution USP 50 . In some countries, only one party is allowed to control and run the government. These are called ________ [1] systems.

a) One party b) Single party c) Individual party d) Sole party 51 . Arrange the following recognized parties in a logical sequence with respect to its year of establishment: [1] i . Bahujan Samaj Party ii . The Congress Party iii . Bharatiya Janata Party iv . Nationalist Congress Party a) ii, iii, i, iv b) ii, iii, iv, i c) iv, i, iii, ii d) iii, ii, iv, i 52 . Which of the following statements will be considered by a political party while shaping public opinion? [1] Statement i: Raise and highlight issues popular issues.

Statement ii: Launch movements for the resolution of problems faced by people. Statement iii: Provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by the government. Statement iv: Voice different views and criticize the government for its failures or wrong policies. a) Statement i, ii and iii are right. b) Statement i and ii are right. c) Only statement iv is right. d) Statement iii is right. 53 . Which of the following statements will be considered as a factor that contributes to strengthening federalism and [1] democracy in our country?

Statement i: Not a single national party is able to secure on its own a majority in the general elections. Statement ii: Every party in the country registers with the Election Commission. Statement iii: The Election Commission classifies major parties as ‘State parties’. Statement iv: State parties get an opportunity to be a part of one or the other national-level coalition government. a) Statement i, ii and iii are right. b) Statement iii is right. c) Only statement iv is right. d) Statement i and ii are right.

54 . Which of the following statements is common about Biju Janata Dal, Sikkim Democratic Front, Mizo National [1] Front, and Telangana Rashtra Samithi? Statement i: These parties are not regional in their ideology or outlook. Statement ii: They are regional in their ideology but have a national outlook. Statement iii: They all are conscious about their state/regional identity. Statement iv: They all are conscious about their national identity. a) Statement i, ii and iii are right. b) Only statement iv is right.

c) Statement iii is right. d) Statement i and ii are right. 55 . Which of the following statements will be considered to call a party system a multiparty system? [1] Statement i: There are several parties competing for power. Statement ii: More than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power. Statement iii: Only the two main parties have a serious chance of winning a majority. USP Statement iv: The government is always formed by various parties coming together in a coalition. a) Statement iii is right. b) Statement i and ii are right.

c) Only statement iv is right. d) Statement i, ii and iii are right. 56 . Consider the following statements on parties. [1] A . Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people. B . Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders. C . Parties are not necessary to run governments. Which of the statements given above are correct? a) A and C b) A, B, and C c) A and B d) B and C 57 . Read the following statements regarding the role of the Opposition party. [1] i . Opposition parties voice different views ii . Opposition parties criticise government for its failures or wrong policies.

iii . Opposition parties mobilise opposition to the government. Which of the following is the accurate role of the Opposition party? Choose the correct option. a) only iii b) only i c) i, ii and iii d) ii and iii 58 . Which of the following is True? [1] a) Democracy is equal to political parties b) Democracy is equal to Ruling parties c) Democracy is not equal to political parties d) Opposing parties is equal to political parties 59 . Which of the following is false with respect to the Political party? [1] a) Elected Political party choose its own prime b) Political party hold power in the minister in the government government c) A political party is a group of people who d) A political party agrees on some policies come together to contest elections and programmes for the Government with a view to promote the collective good 60 . Which of the following is false? [1] a) Every party in the country has to register b) Election Commission offers some special with the Election Commission facilities to large and established parties c) Selected parties are given a unique symbol d) Election Commission treats all parties by Election Commission unequally 61 . Identify the party with the given clues: [1] Launched on 1 January 1998. Recognised as a national party in 2016. The party’s symbol is flowers and grass.

Committed to secularism and federalism. a) Communist Party of India - Marxist b) All India Trinamool Congress c) All India Trinamool Communist d) Bahujan Samaj Party 62 . Since most political parties do not practice open and transparent procedures for their functioning, there are very [1] USP few ways for an ordinary worker to rise to the top a party. Those who happen to be the leaders are in a position of unfair advantage to favour people close to them or even their family members. Which challenge to a political party is mentioned above?

a) Dynastic succession b) Lack of internal democracy c) Meaningful choice d) Money and muscle power 63 . Fill in the blanks: [1]
(a) A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called [1] a ________. 64 . Correct the following statement and rewrite: [4]
(a) A party that secures at least 8 percent of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a [1] State and wins at least four seats is recognised as a State party.
(b) Bahujan Samayawad Party (BSP) seeks to represent and secure power for the Bahujan samaj which [1] includes the Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs and religious minorities.

(c) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was formed under the leadership of Mayawati. [1]
(d) Correct the following statement and rewrite it: [1] Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was formed under the leadership of Mayawati. 65 . State whether the given statement is True or False: [4]
(a) National Conference is active in Tamil Nadu. [1]
(b) Political parties are one of the most visible institutions in a democracy to promote collective good for [1] society.
(c) Partisanship is a tendency to take a side and inability to take a balanced view on an issue. [1]
(d) Over the last three decades, the proportion of members and close to a political party in India has gone [1] down steadily.

66 . Fill in the blanks: [4]
(a) A signed document submitted to an officer, where a person makes a sworn statement regarding her [1] personal information is known as ________.
(b) Changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected (to a legislative body) to a [1] different party is known as ________.
(c) The ________ passed an order to reduce the influence of money and criminals. [1]
(d) The political parties of a country have a fundamental political _______ in a society. [1] USP

Solution

POLITICAL PARTIES Class 10 - Social Science 1 .
(a) Election Commission Explanation: Election Commission has officially banned wall writing by parties during election times. Most political parties argue that was the cheapest way for their campaign. These election times used to create amazing graffiti on the walls. 2 .
(c) Integral humanism Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party, established in 1980, is one of the largest political parties in India. Its guiding philosophy is integral humanism . It was first presented by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya in the form of four lectures delivered in Bombay on April 22-25, 1965.

The BJP aims to build a strong and modern India by drawing inspiration from India’s ancient culture and values. Cultural nationalism (or ‘Hindutva’) is an important element in its conception of Indian nationhood and politics. 3 .
(d) Nationalist Congress Party Explanation: Nationalist Congress Party was formed in 1999 following a split in the Congress Party. It follows the ideology of Gandhian philosophy of secularism, equality, social justice and federalism. 4 .
(d) Parties shape private opinion Explanation:

Parties shape public opinion. They raise and highlight issues. USP 5 .
(d) National congress party Explanation: Formed in 1999, the National congress party is the coalition partner in the state of Maharashtra in alliance with the Congress. 6 .
(b) One single party runs the government Explanation: In some countries, only one party is allowed to control and run the government. These are called one-party systems. 7 .
(c) Kanshi Ram Explanation: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984. It seeks to represent Bahujan Samaj, which includes Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), OBCs and religious minorities.

8 .
(a) 2004 Explanation: In India, there were three such major alliances in 2004 parliamentary elections– the National Democratic Alliance, the United Progressive Alliance, and the Left Front. 9 .
(c) Bharatiya Janata Party Explanation: BJP: Founded in 1980 by reviving the erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh. 10 .
(d) Election Commission of India Explanation: In a democracy, any group of citizens is free to form a political party. In this formal sense, there are a large number of political parties in each country. More than 750 parties are registered with the Election Commission of India.

11 .
(b) Bharatiya Janata Party Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party party wants full territorial and political integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India. 12 .
(b) Bharatiya Janata Party Explanation: Bharatiya Janata Party wants a ban on religious conversions. 13 .
(a) Cultural nationalism Explanation: BJP wants to build a strong and modern India by drawing inspiration from India’s ancient culture and values. Cultural nationalism (or ‘Hindutva’) is an important element in its conception of Indian nationhood and politics.

14 .
(c) Affidavit Explanation: An affidavit is a signed document submitted to an officer, where a person makes a sworn statement regarding her personal information.is mandatory for every candidate who contests elections to file an AFFIDAVIT giving details of his property and criminal cases pending against him. USP 15 .
(a) Communist Party of India (CPI) Explanation: Communist Party of India (CPI): Formed in 1925. Believes in Marxism-Leninism, secularism, and democracy. Opposed to the forces of secessionism and communalism.

16 .
(d) Parties keep membership registers Explanation: The first challenge is the lack of internal democracy within parties. All over the world, there is a tendency in political parties towards the concentration of power in one or few leaders at the top. Parties do not keep membership registers, do not hold organisational meetings, and do not conduct internal elections regularly. 17 .
(b) Samajwadi Party, Samata Party and Rashtriya Janata Dal Explanation: Parties like the Samajwadi Party, Samata Party, and Rashtriya Janata Dal have national-level political organisation with units in several states.

18 .
(a) Multi-party system Explanation: If several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power either on their own strength or in alliance with others, we call it a multi-party system. Thus in India, we have a multi-party system. 19 .
(a) Defection Explanation: Many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order to become ministers or for cash rewards. Defection means Changing party allegiance from the party on which a person got elected (to a legislative body) to a different party.

20 .
(a) India Explanation: in India, we have a multiparty system. In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition. India has evolved a multiparty system, it is because the social and geographical diversity in such a large country is not easily absorbed by two or even three parties. 21 .
(c) America Explanation: In some countries, power usually changes between two main parties. Several other parties may exist, contest elections and win a few seats in the national legislatures. But only the two main parties have a serious chance of winning majority of seats to form government. Such a party system is called two-party system. The United States of America and the United Kingdom are examples of two-party system.

22 .
(c) Democracy Explanation: Democracy 23 .
(c) Full of Transparency Explanation: There is no full transparency in the political party. In fact, there is an Absence of Transparency. Since most of the parties do not practice transparent procedures for their function, it becomes very difficult for ordinary members to rise to the top of the party. 24 . USP
(c) Active members Explanation: A political party has three components: i . the leaders, ii . the active members and iii . the followers 25 .
(c) Odisha Explanation:

Odisha is ruled by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), a regional political party, which has held power in the state. Regional parties like BJD focus on state-specific issues and governance. 26 .
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (iii) 27 .
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (i),
(d) - (iii) 28 .
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) 29 .
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (iii) 30 .
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (ii). 31 .
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 32 .
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Explanation: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 33 .
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Explanation: A multiparty system cannot be considered a good option because it often appears very messy and leads to political instability. In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition which may further raise issues and conflicts.

34 .
(b) All are True Explanation: A. Berlusconi was the Prime Minister of Italy. B. Berlusconi is also one of the top businessmen in Italy. C. Berlusconi is the leader of the Forza Italia founded in 1993. 35 .
(a) The cartoon seems to suggest that the Corporate America controls all major institutions of US Explanation: This cartoon was drawn during the Presidency of George Bush of the Republican Party in the USA. The party’s symbol is elephant. The cartoon seems to suggest that the Corporate America controls all major institutions of the country.

36 .
(c)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (i) Explanation:
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (i) 37 .
(b) 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B Explanation: USP 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B 38 .
(a) (a) - (iv),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii) Explanation:
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii) 39 .
(d)
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii) Explanation:
(a) - (i),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii) 40 .
(c)
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (iii),
(d) - (i) Explanation:
(a) - (ii),
(b) - (iv),
(c) - (iii),
(d) - (i) 41 .
(a) (a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (i) Explanation:

(a) - (iv),
(b) - (iii),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (i) 42 .
(c)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii). Explanation: a . Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M): Believes in Marxism- Leninism. b . Nationalist Congress Party (NCP): Espouses Gandhian secularism. c . Under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, the Indian National Congress party sought to build a modern secular democratic republic in India. 43 .
(b)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (ii) Explanation:
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (iv),
(d) - (ii) 44 .

(d)
(a) - (iv),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iii). Explanation: a . The first challenge is the lack of internal democracy within parties. b . The second challenge of dynastic succession is related to the first one. c . The third challenge is about the growing role of money and muscle power in parties, especially during elections. d . The fourth challenge is that very often parties do not seem to offer a meaningful choice to the voters 45 .
(c)
(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) Explanation:

(a) - (iii),
(b) - (i),
(c) - (ii),
(d) - (iv) 46 .
(a) One third Explanation: It should be made mandatory for political parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about one-third, to women candidates. Similarly, there should be a quota for women in the decision making bodies of the party. 47 .
(c) 3 Explanation: USP A political party has three components: the leaders, the active members, and the followers. 48 .
(c) Democratic Explanation: Any democratic system must allow at least two parties to compete in elections and provide a fair chance for the competing parties to come to power.

49 .
(d) Constitution Explanation: The Constitution was amended to prevent elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. This was done because many elected representatives were indulging in DEFECTION in order to become ministers or for cash rewards. 50 .
(a) One party Explanation: In some countries, only one party is allowed to control and run the government. These are called one-party systems. Eg: China. 51 .
(a) ii, iii, i, iv Explanation: ii. The Congress Party, 1885 iii. Bharatiya Janata Party, 1980 i. Bahujan Samaj Party, 1984 iv. Nationalist Congress Party, 1999 52 .

(b) Statement i and ii are right. Explanation: Parties shape public opinion. They raise and highlight issues. Parties have lakhs of members and activists spread all over the country. Many of the pressure groups are extensions of political parties among different sections of society. Parties sometimes also launch movements for the resolution of problems faced by people. Often opinions in society crystallise on the lines parties take. 53 .
(c) Only statement iv is right. Explanation: No one national party is able to secure on its own a majority in the Lok Sabha, until 2014. As a result, the national parties are compelled to form alliances with State parties. Since 1996, nearly every one of the State parties has got an opportunity to be a part of one or the other national level coalition government. This has contributed to the strengthening of federalism and democracy in our country.

54 .
(c) Statement iii is right. Explanation: Parties like Biju Janata Dal, Sikkim Democratic Front, Mizo National Front, and Telangana Rashtra Samithi are conscious about their State identity . 55 .
(b) Statement i and ii are right. Explanation: If several parties compete for power, and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power either on their USP own strength or in alliance with others, we call it a multiparty system. In this system, the government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition when no party gets a clear majority.

56 .
(c) A and B Explanation: It is often said that political parties are facing a crisis because they are very unpopular and the citizens are indifferent to political parties. Political parties are one of the least trusted institutions all over the world. A and B are true because most political leaders are corrupt. They are involved in scams which tend to make the people feel that politics does not have good leaders. 57 .
(c) i, ii and iii Explanation: Those parties that lose in the elections play the role of opposition to the parties in power, by voicing different views and criticising the government for its failures or wrong policies. Opposition parties also mobilise opposition to the government.

58 .
(a) Democracy is equal to political parties Explanation: For most ordinary citizens, democracy is equal to political parties. 59 .
(d) A political party agrees on some policies and programmes for the Government with a view to promote the collective good Explanation: A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. They agree on some policies and programmes for the "society" with a view to promote the collective good. 60 .
(d) Election Commission treats all parties unequally Explanation:

Every party in the country has to register with the Election Commission. While the Commission treats all parties equally, it offers some special facilities to large and established parties. These parties are given a unique symbol - only the official candidates of that party can use that election symbol. 61 .
(b) All India Trinamool Congress Explanation: Launched on 1st January 1998 under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee. Recognised as a national party in 2016. The party’s symbol is flowers and grass. Committed to secularism and federalism.

62 .
(a) Dynastic succession Explanation: The second challenge to political parties is dynastic succession. A rule in which the family's generation rules forever and there can be no change. In many parties, the top positions are always controlled by members of one family. This is unfair to other members of that party. 63 . Fill in the blanks:
(a) Political Party 64 . Correct the following statement and rewrite:
(a) A party that secures at least 6 percent of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a State and wins at least two seats is recognised as a State party.

(b) Formed in 1984, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) seeks to represent and secure power for the Bahujan samaj which includes the Dalits, Adivasis, OBCs and religious minorities. USP
(c) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) formed under leadership of Kanshi Ram in 1984.
(d) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was formed under the leadership of Kanshiram. 65 . State whether the given statement is True or False:
(a)
(b) False Explanation: False
(b)
(a) True Explanation: True
(c)
(a) True Explanation: True
(d)
(b) False Explanation:

False 66 . Fill in the blanks:
(a) 1 . Affidavit
(b) 1 . Defection
(c) 1 . Supreme Court
(d) 1 . division