CBSE CLASS 10 CIVICS -MODEL PAPER

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CBSE Class 10 Civics — Model Paper SET 4

10 MCQs · 10 Marks · Democratic Politics – II · Board Exam 2026

Each question carries 1 mark. No negative marking.

Q1. Which one of the following countries is the best example of a coming together federation?

(A)  India

(B)  Spain

(C)  USA

(D)  Belgium

Q2. Under which Constitutional Amendment were Local Self-Government institutions (Panchayati Raj) given constitutional status?

(A)  42nd Amendment

(B)  44th Amendment

(C)  73rd Amendment

(D)  86th Amendment

Q3. The concept of Power Sharing is best described as:

(A)  Concentration of all power in the hands of the central government

(B)  Distribution of political power among different organs, levels, and social groups to ensure stability and avoid conflict

(C)  Transfer of power only during elections

(D)  Sharing of economic resources between rich and poor states

Q4. A feminist movement demands:

(A)  Reservations for women in all government jobs

(B)  Political, social, and economic equality for women and an end to discrimination based on gender

(C)  Separate legislatures for women in Parliament

(D)  A government headed only by women

Q5. The Nepal Movement of 2006 is cited as an example of which type of challenge to democracy?

(A)  Deepening challenge

(B)  Expansion challenge

(C)  Foundational challenge

(D)  Corruption challenge

Q6. Which of the following is a sectional interest group?

(A)  Narmada Bachao Andolan

(B)  Asom Gana Parishad

(C)  Trade Unions such as INTUC and AITUC

(D)  Right to Information Movement

Q7. Which of the following statements about coalition government in India is correct?

(A)  Coalition governments are formed when a single party wins more than half the seats in the legislature

(B)  Coalition governments are formed when no single party gets a clear majority and two or more parties join together to form the government

(C)  India has had a coalition government only once since independence

(D)  Coalition governments are banned by the Indian Constitution

Q8. Casteism in Indian politics refers to:

(A)  The abolition of the caste system through law

(B)  Voting based on the candidate's merit and education

(C)  The use of caste identity to mobilise votes and form political alliances, where caste becomes a basis for political support

(D)  Reservation of parliamentary seats only for upper-caste candidates

Q9. Which of the following is an outcome of democracy that distinguishes it from other forms of government?

(A)  It always guarantees faster economic growth than dictatorships

(B)  It produces a government that is accountable to citizens, transparent in functioning, and responsive to their needs

(C)  It eliminates all forms of corruption from the system

(D)  It ensures equal distribution of wealth among all citizens

Q10. The Election Commission of India is an example of power shared among:

(A)  Different levels of government (Centre, State, Local)

(B)  Different social groups in society

(C)  Different organs of government — legislature, executive, and independent constitutional bodies

(D)  Political parties in a coalition

✅ An

1(C)USA is a "coming together" federation — independent states voluntarily united. India, Spain, Belgium are "holding together" federations.
2(C)73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj. 74th Amendment did the same for Urban Local Bodies.
3(B)Power sharing prevents concentration of power, reduces conflict, and promotes stability — it is the spirit of democracy itself.
4(B)Feminism demands political, social, and economic equality for women. It opposes patriarchy and gender-based discrimination in all spheres.
5(C)Nepal 2006 — people's movement against the king's autocratic rule. It is a foundational challenge: establishing basic democratic structure where none exists.
6(C)Trade unions (INTUC, AITUC) are sectional interest groups — they promote the interests of their members (workers). Narmada Bachao and RTI are public interest groups.
7(B)Coalition government is formed when no single party wins majority. India has had coalition governments at the Centre since 1989 — a shift toward multi-party coalitions.
8(C)Casteism = mobilising votes on caste lines. NCERT notes caste and politics influence each other — political parties consider caste composition when giving tickets.
9(B)Democracy's key outcome is accountable, transparent, and responsive government. It doesn't guarantee faster growth, but ensures citizens can question and change their rulers.
10(C)Election Commission is an independent constitutional body — power shared among different organs (horizontal sharing). It checks the executive and legislature during elections.
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