CBSE Class 10 Civics — Model Paper 10 Multiple Choice Questions | All Chapters Covered
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CBSE Class 10 Civics — Model Paper
10 Multiple Choice Questions | All Chapters Covered
Welcome to this CBSE Class 10 Civics (Political Science) Model Paper for Board Exam 2026. This practice set contains 10 carefully selected Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each = 10 marks) covering every important chapter of the NCERT textbook Democratic Politics – II. Each question tests your conceptual understanding of democracy, federalism, political institutions, social diversity, and the outcomes of democratic governance. Attempt all questions first, then check your answers and detailed explanations at the end.
| Subject: Social Science (Civics / Political Science) | Class: X (10th) |
| Total Questions: 10 MCQs | Total Marks: 10 |
| Marks per Question: 1 mark | Negative Marking: None |
| Book: Democratic Politics – II (NCERT) | Suggested Time: 15–20 minutes | |
SECTION A — Multiple Choice Questions
Each question carries 1 mark | No negative marking | Choose the most appropriate option.
In Belgium, the Constitution prescribes that the central government must have an equal number of French-speaking and Dutch-speaking ministers. This is an example of which type of power sharing?
(A) Vertical division of power
(B) Power sharing among different social groups
(C) Horizontal division of power among organs of government
(D) Power sharing among political parties in a coalition
Chapter: Power Sharing
Which of the following is a prudential reason for power sharing rather than a moral reason?
(A) Power sharing is good because it respects the spirit of democracy
(B) Power sharing helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between social groups and ensures political stability
(C) Power sharing upholds the values of freedom and equality
(D) Power sharing is the will of the people in a democracy
Chapter: Power Sharing
In India, which of the following subjects is included in the State List — meaning only state legislatures can make laws on it?
(A) Defence
(B) Banking
(C) Police
(D) Citizenship
Chapter: Federalism (Three Lists)
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 was specifically concerned with:
(A) Granting constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions
(B) Granting constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities)
(C) Introducing the Right to Education
(D) Reserving seats for women in Parliament
Chapter: Federalism (Decentralisation)
A social difference becomes a social division when it overlaps with another difference. Which of the following BEST illustrates overlapping social differences?
(A) In the Netherlands, Catholics and Protestants are equally rich and poor
(B) In Northern Ireland, the Catholics are also the poor and the Protestants are also the rich and dominant group
(C) In India, people of different religions speak the same language
(D) In France, all citizens regardless of religion pay the same taxes
Chapter: Democracy and Diversity
The Nepal pro-democracy movement of 2006 was significant because it successfully:
(A) Introduced a federal system in Nepal
(B) Ended the Maoist insurgency in Nepal
(C) Restored democracy by forcing the king to give up absolute power and reinstate Parliament
(D) Made Nepal a republic by abolishing the monarchy immediately
Chapter: Popular Struggles and Movements
The Narmada Bachao Andolan is an example of which type of interest group or movement in Indian politics?
(A) Sectional interest group — working for farmers of the Narmada valley
(B) Public interest group (movement group) — working on the broader issue of displacement, environment, and rehabilitation
(C) A political party that contests elections in Madhya Pradesh
(D) A pressure group funded by the central government
Chapter: Popular Struggles and Movements
Which of the following is a function of political parties in a democracy?
(A) Parties contest elections and form the government
(B) Parties conduct audits of the government budget
(C) Parties adjudicate disputes between citizens
(D) Parties administer police and law enforcement
Chapter: Political Parties
Which of the following statements about women's political representation in India is CORRECT?
(A) Women have equal representation to men in the Lok Sabha
(B) One-third of seats in Panchayati Raj institutions are reserved for women
(C) 33% of all Parliamentary seats are reserved for women
(D) All state assemblies have 50% women representation
Chapter: Gender, Religion and Caste
Which of the following correctly identifies a legitimate expectation from democracy according to the chapter on Outcomes of Democracy?
(A) Democracy guarantees equal wealth for all citizens
(B) Democracy guarantees complete elimination of corruption
(C) Democracy produces an accountable, responsive, and legitimate government
(D) Democracy always takes faster decisions than any other form of government
Chapter: Outcomes of Democracy
✅ Answer Key
| Q | Correct Answer | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (B) Power sharing among different social groups | Power Sharing | 1 |
| 2 | (B) Reduces conflict and ensures political stability | Power Sharing | 1 |
| 3 | (C) Police | Federalism – State List | 1 |
| 4 | (B) Constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies | Federalism – Decentralisation | 1 |
| 5 | (B) Northern Ireland — Catholics are poor, Protestants are rich | Democracy and Diversity | 1 |
| 6 | (C) Forced king to restore democracy and reinstate Parliament | Popular Struggles | 1 |
| 7 | (B) Public interest (movement) group | Popular Struggles | 1 |
| 8 | (A) Parties contest elections and form the government | Political Parties | 1 |
| 9 | (B) One-third seats in Panchayati Raj reserved for women | Gender, Religion and Caste | 1 |
| 10 | (C) Accountable, responsive, and legitimate government | Outcomes of Democracy | 1 |
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