CBSE CLASS 10 CIVICS MCQs 2026: THE DEMOCRACY QUIZ

 

CBSE CLASS 10 CIVICS MCQs 2026: THE DEMOCRACY QUIZ

The 2026 Civics section focuses on "competency." This means you need to be able to identify political patterns and federal structures. Use this practice set to check your readiness for the 20 marks allocated to objective questions in the Social Science paper.

CHAPTER 1 & 2: POWER SHARING AND FEDERALISM

Q1. Between 1970 and 1993, how many times did Belgium amend its Constitution to work out an arrangement that would enable everyone to live together?

  • (a) Two times

  • (b) Three times

  • (c) Four times

  • (d) Five times

Q2. Which of the following is an example of 'Horizontal' distribution of power?

  • (a) Power sharing between Union and State governments.

  • (b) Power sharing among Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.

  • (c) Power sharing among different social groups.

  • (d) Power sharing between different political parties.

Q3. Subjects like Computer Software, which came up after the Constitution was made, fall under:

  • (a) Union List

  • (b) State List

  • (c) Concurrent List

  • (d) Residuary Subjects

Q4. In which year was a major step towards decentralization taken in India by amending the Constitution?

  • (a) 1990

  • (b) 1992

  • (c) 1995

  • (d) 1998

CHAPTER 3: GENDER, RELIGION, AND CASTE

Q5. A person who believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men is called a:

  • (a) Feminist

  • (b) Patriarchist

  • (c) Communalist

  • (d) Casteist

Q6. Which of the following statements about the 'Secular State' is correct?

  • (a) It provides official status to one religion.

  • (b) It prohibits the practice of any religion.

  • (c) It provides freedom to profess and practice any religion.

  • (d) It gives special privileges to the majority religion.

Q7. Assertion (A): In India, the literacy rate among women is significantly lower than among men. Reason (R): Parents often prefer to spend their resources for their boys’ education rather than spending equally on their sons and daughters.

  • (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  • (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

CHAPTER 4: POLITICAL PARTIES

Q8. What is the main function of a Political Party?

  • (a) To ignore the public opinion.

  • (b) To contest elections and hold power in the government.

  • (c) To encourage riots.

  • (d) To represent only the wealthy sections of society.

Q9. Which of these is a National Party in India?

  • (a) DMK

  • (b) Trinamool Congress

  • (c) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  • (d) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)

Q10. 'Dynastic Succession' is a major challenge faced by:

  • (a) Dictatorships

  • (b) Political Parties in a democracy

  • (c) Non-governmental organizations

  • (d) Religious groups

CHAPTER 5: OUTCOMES OF DEMOCRACY

Q11. Democracy is a better form of government because it:

  • (a) Allows for quick decision making.

  • (b) Guarantees economic growth.

  • (c) Enhances the dignity of the individual.

  • (d) Reduces the gap between the rich and the poor instantly.

Q12. A democratic government is 'legitimate' because:

  • (a) It is always efficient and clean.

  • (b) It is people's own government, elected by them.

  • (c) It produces very high economic growth.

  • (d) It never makes mistakes.

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