10 MCQs – Civics (Political Science) | CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026

 

10 MCQs – Civics (Political Science) | CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026

🏛️ Board Exam 2026 Preparation Series  |  Subject: Social Science – Civics / Political Science  |  Class: 10th CBSE  |  Book: Democratic Politics – II

Civics MCQs in the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 test your conceptual understanding of democracy, federalism, political parties, social movements, and outcomes of democracy. This set of 10 carefully selected MCQs is based on the NCERT textbook Democratic Politics – II and covers all major chapters. Attempt every question on your own first, then check the detailed answer key at the end.

Q1. Power sharing among different organs of government such as the legislature, executive, and judiciary is called:

A) Community government

B) Coalition government

C) Horizontal distribution of power

D) Vertical distribution of power

Q2. Belgium adopted a unique power-sharing model called the "community government." How many members does it have?

A) 6 members, one each from 6 communities

B) 4 members, one each from the French, Dutch, German and English-speaking communities

C) Equal number of French and Dutch-speaking ministers in the central government

D) A government elected every 4 years by the federal assembly

Q3. Which of the following is a key feature of a federal government?

A) A single government rules the entire country

B) Power is shared between the central and state governments, with each having its own jurisdiction

C) All powers rest with the Prime Minister

D) Local bodies have no power to take decisions independently

Q4. The idea of "coming together federation" is BEST illustrated by which of the following countries?

A) India

B) Spain

C) USA

D) Belgium

Q5. Which constitutional amendment act gave constitutional status to local self-government bodies (Panchayati Raj) in India?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

B) 52nd Amendment Act, 1985

C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

D) 86th Amendment Act, 2002

Q6. Which of the following is NOT a challenge that political parties face in a democracy?

A) Lack of internal democracy

B) Dynastic succession

C) Conducting free and fair elections

D) Growing role of money and muscle power

Q7. A pressure group that is formed to achieve a narrow interest of its own members is known as:

A) Political party

B) Sectional interest group

C) Public interest group

D) Coalition group

Q8. Which of the following best describes "communalism" in the context of Indian politics?

A) Belief that religion is a private matter and should not influence politics

B) The idea that one's religious community is the most important political identity, leading to competition or conflict with other communities

C) A movement for equal rights for all religious communities

D) Promotion of secularism in governance

Q9. Which of the following is an example of "accommodation" of social diversity in democracy?

A) Sri Lanka's policy of making Sinhala the only official language

B) Belgium's power-sharing arrangement among linguistic communities

C) Germany's suppression of minority groups before World War II

D) Apartheid system in South Africa

Q10. Which one of the following is NOT a feature of a democracy that makes it better than other forms of government?

A) It promotes equality among citizens

B) It enhances the dignity of individuals

C) It always makes the most efficient and quick decisions

D) It allows citizens to correct their own mistakes

✅ Answer Key

QuestionCorrect AnswerChapter / Topic
Q1C) Horizontal distribution of powerPower Sharing
Q2C) Equal number of French and Dutch-speaking ministers in the central governmentPower Sharing – Belgium Model
Q3B) Power is shared between the central and state governmentsFederalism
Q4C) USAFederalism – Types
Q5C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992Federalism – Decentralisation in India
Q6C) Conducting free and fair electionsPolitical Parties – Challenges
Q7B) Sectional interest groupPopular Struggles and Movements
Q8B) Religious identity as the most important political identity, leading to conflictReligion, Caste and Politics – Communalism
Q9B) Belgium's power-sharing arrangementOutcomes of Democracy
Q10C) It always makes the most efficient and quick decisionsOutcomes of Democracy

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