The important questions of CBSE 10th Civics are given here. These questions are from NCERT & the latest sample paper-based and can be expected in the CBSE class 10 board exam 2020. The article provides chapter- wise important short and long questions that will help the students in scoring well.
Important Questions & Answers of Chapter 1 (Power-Sharing)
Q1- Explain along with examples the accommodative experience of Belgium for peace and harmony.
Ans- Check the points below:
- Many Powers of the central government were given to state government
- Both Dutch and French-speaking ministers got equal in the central govt.
- Many Powers of the central government have been given to state government
(Explain the points further)
Q2- Mention different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each of these.
Ans- The different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies are:
- Vertical Division of Power
- Horizontal Division of Power
- Division of Power among Social Groups
- Division of Power between pressure groups, political parties, and movements
Q3- Mention one prudential reason and one moral reason for power sharing with an example from the Indian context.
Ans- A prudential reason for power-sharing can be mainly that it leads to an avoidance of conflict between social groups.
While a moral reason for power sharing is that it upholds the spirit of democracy.
Q4- Correct the following statement and rewrite:
In Srilanka, an Act was passed in 1956 in order to recognize Tamil as the only official language, disregarding Sinhala.
Ans- In Srilanka, in 1956 an act was passed to recognize Sinhala as the only official language, disregarding Tamil.
important Questions & Answers of Chapter 2 (Federalism)
Q1- Who presides the meeting of the Municipal Corporation?
Ans- The Alderman/ Mayor/Municipal Commissioner presides over the meeting of the Municipal Corporation.
Q2- Which government has the power to legislate on ‘Residuary’ subjects in India?
Ans- The Union Government has the power to legislate on Residuary subjects in India.
Periodic Tests only and it will not be evaluated in the CBSE Board Exam.
Important Questions & Answers of Chapter 6 (Political Parties)
Q1- What is the role of Political Parties in India
Ans- The role of political parties in India is:
- Parties form the govt run them
- Parties are responsible for contesting the election
- Parties who lose in the election play the role of opposition
Q2- Mention the various challenges faced by Political parties.
Ans- The various challenges faced by Political parties are:
- Increased dependence on money and muscle power
- Lack of Internal Democracy
- Failure to provide voters with meaningful choices
Q3- Describe what is Political Party?
Ans- A political party is basically a group of people who follow a particular ideology. They come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
Q4- What are the main characteristics of a political party?
Ans- The main characteristics of a political party are:
- The party consist of leaders, supporters, and party workers
- The presence of a central ideology in the party
- The party promises to implement these policies arising from this ideology
Important Questions and Answers of Chapter 7 (Outcomes of Democracy)
Q1- Mention any one example of Social Democracy.
Ans- The example of Social Democracy is the Dignity of the individual (gender, caste, religion).
Q2- Examine the statement‘Democracy is based on the idea of deliberation and negotiation’
Ans- Explained in points below:
- Democracy makes sure that decision making will be based on norms and procedures.
- Democracy follows procedures and is accountable to the people.
- Democracy givesmore importance to deliberation and public opinion.
Q3- Examine the statement,‘Respect and equal treatment of women are necessary ingredients of a democratic society’.
Ans- Explained in the points below:
- Distributive justice is important to reduce inequalities in resources and power
- Gives equal political and civil rights as men
- Removessocial evils such as violence, torture, humiliation, etc.
Q4- Mention the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?
Ans- Social diversities are accommodated when it is understood that democracy is not just for the rule of majority or any other single religious or social community.