English Medium Class 10 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions for Social Science

What are the various challenges faced by political parties?

Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well?

Match List I (organisations and struggles) with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Match List I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a ______________________.

Mewat is one of the most backward areas in Haryana. It used to be a part of two districts, Gurgaon and Faridabad. The people of Mewat felt that the area will get better attention if it were to become a separate district. But political parties were indifferent to this sentiment. The demand for a separate district was raised by Mewat Educational and Social Organisation and Mewat Saksharta Samiti in 1996. Later, Mewat Vikas Sabha was founded in 2000 and carried out a series of public awareness campaigns. This forced both the major parties, Congress and the Indian National Lok Dal, to announce their support for the new district before the assembly elections held in February 2005. The new district came into existence in July 2005.

In this example what is the relationship that you observe among movement, political parties and the government? Can you think of an example that shows a relationship different from this one?

Match List I (organisations and struggles) with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party?

Consider the following statements on parties.

Α. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.

Β. 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?

Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Muhammad Yunus is a famous economist of Bangladesh. He received several international honours for his efforts to promote economic and social development for the benefit of the poor. He and the Grameen Bank he started, jointly received the Noble Peace Prize for 2006. In February 2007, he decided to launch a political party and contest in the parliamentary elections. His objective was to foster proper leadership, good governance and build a new Bangladesh. He felt that only a political party different from the traditional ones would bring about new political culture. His party would be democratic from the grassroots level.

The launching of the new party, called Nagarik Shakti (Citizens’ Power), has caused a stir among the Bangladeshis. While many welcomed his decisions, some did not like it. "Now I think Bangladesh will have a chance to choose between good and bad and eventually have a good government," said Shahedul Islam, a government official. "That government, we hope, would not only keep itself away from corruption but also make fighting corruption and black money a top priority."

But leaders of traditional political parties who dominated the country’s politics for decades were apprehensive. "There was no debate (over him) winning the Novel, but politics is different − very challenging and often controversial," said a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Some others were highly critical. They asked why he was rushing into politics. "Is he being planted in politics by mentors from outside the country," asked one political observer.

Do you think Yunus made a right decision to float a new political party?

Do you agree with the statements and fears expressed by various people? How do you want this new party organised to make it different from other parties? If you were the one to begin this political party how would you defend it?

How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?

Studies on political and social inequalities in democracy show that

Which of the following neighbouring countries has better performance in terms of human development than India?

Here is your space for writing your own definition of good democracy.

(Write your name here) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ’s definit ion of good
democracy (not more than 50 words) :

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Cotton is a _________ product and cloth is a _________ product. (natural / manufactured)

GDP is the total value of _____________ produced during a particular year.

Find the odd one out and say why.
Tourist guide, dhobi, tailor, potter

Find the odd one out and say why.
Teacher, doctor, vegetable vendor, lawyer

Find the odd one out and say why.
Postman, cobbler, soldier, police constable 

Find the odd one out and say why.
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