English Medium इयत्ता १० - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Since the United States is a ______ type of federation, all the constituent States have equal powers and States are ______ vis-à-vis the federal government. But India is a ______ type of federation and some States have more power than others. In India, the ______ government has more powers.

Consider the following statements.

1. In a federation the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated.
2. India is a federation because the powers of the Union and State Governments are specified in the Constitution and they have exclusive jurisdiction on their respective subjects.
3. Sri Lanka is a federation because the country is divided into provinces.
4. India is no longer a federation because some powers of the states have been devolved to the local government bodies.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

How do social divisions affect politics? Give two examples.

Consider the following statements on the meaning of communal politics. Communal politics is based on the belief that:

1. One religion is superior to that of others.
2. People belonging to different religions can live together happily as equal citizens.
3. Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
4. State power cannot be used to establish the domination of one religious group over others.

Which of the statements are correct?

Consider the following statements on the meaning of communal politics. Communal politics is based on the belief that:

1. One religion is superior to that of others.
2. People belonging to different religions can live together happily as equal citizens.
3. Followers of a particular religion constitute one community.
4. State power cannot be used to establish the domination of one religious group over others.

Which of the statements are correct?

Among the following, which country suffered disintegration due to political fights on the basis of religious and ethnic identities?

Answer the following question in one sentence.

What is a political party?

What are the characteristics of a political party?

What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party? 

Development of a country can generally be determined by ______.

This cartoon represents a challenge to democracy. Please describe what that challenge is. Also place it in one of the three categories mentioned below.

1. foundational challenge to democracy
2. challenge of expansion of democracy
3. challenge of deepening of democracy

This cartoon represents a challenge to democracy. Please describe what that challenge is. Also place it in one of the three categories mentioned below.

1. foundational challenge to democracy
2. challenge of expansion of democracy
3. challenge of deepening of democracy

Assume there are four families in a country. The average per capita income of these families is Rs 5000. If the income of three families is Rs 4000, Rs 7000 and Rs 3000 respectively, what is the income of the fourth family?

This cartoon represents a challenge to democracy. Please describe what that challenge is. Also place it in one of the three categories mentioned below.

1. foundational challenge to democracy
2. challenge of expansion of democracy
3. challenge of deepening of democracy

This cartoon represents a challenge to democracy. Please describe what that challenge is. Also place it in one of the three categories mentioned below.

1. foundational challenge to democracy
2. challenge of expansion of democracy
3. challenge of deepening of democracy

Why do we use averages? Are there any limitations to their use? Illustrate with your own examples related to development.

Kerala, with lower per capita income, has a better human development ranking than Punjab. Hence, per capita income is not a useful criterion at all and should not be used to compare states. Do you agree? Discuss.