Ncert -class10-civics-Chapter 4: Political Parties Welcome to your Ncert -class10-civics-Chapter 4: Political Parties 1. The advantage of opposition party in democracy is that ________________________. It criticizes all the policies and programmes of the government It takes an opportunity to form the government when the ruling party loses majority It never allows the government to function freely It offers healthy criticism and helps the government to be vigilant and conscious of its policies None 2. Which of the following comes under the category of Anti-Defection Law? All of the above It gives, for the first time, a clear-cut constitutional recognition to the existence of political parties. It provides for greater stability in the body politic by checking the propensity of legislators to change parties. It facilitates democratic realignment of parties in the legislature by way of merger of parties. None 3. Proportional representation is not necessary in a country where ____________________. There are no reserved constituencies A two-party system has developed There is a fusion of Presidential and Parliamentary forms of government The first-past-post system prevails None 4. Which among the following is the special feature that distinguishes a pressure group from a political party? Pressure groups do not seek to get into power, while political parties do. Pressure groups are confined to a few people, while parties involve larger number of people. Parties take political stances, while pressure groups do not bother about political issues. Pressure groups do not seek to mobilise people, while parties do None 5. Often times in the recent past it has been difficult for a single political party to get the majority that is required to form the government. They then join together withdifferent political parties who are interested in similar concerns to form what is known as a _____________ government. Coalition Federal Democratic Secular None 6. Multi-party system advocates ______________. Does not permit free competition for power. The government is forced by various parties coming together The political parties which govern the country. This system allows a variety of interest and opinions to enjoy political representations. None 7. Which of the following roles is played by political parties? Forming government Contesting elections All of these Direct participation in competitive politics None 8. The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 provided for the disqualification of the members of Parliament and the state legislatures on the ground of ___________. None of these Defection from one political party to another Detection of a member Defection from ruling to opposition side None 9. Which of the following conditions is necessary to make party system successful? Political parties should not allow the people to take active interest in the politics Political parties should give more importance to the local problems than national issues Political parties should try to solve the economic and political problems Political parties should be organised on caste basis None 10. Match the following List IList IIA. Pressure groupI. Narmada Bachao AndolanB. Long-term movementII. Asom Gana ParishadC. Single issue movementIII. Women's movementD. Political partyIV. Fertilizer dealers association A-II B-1 C-IV D-III A-IV B-III C-I D-II A-I B-IV C-III D-II A-III B-IV C-II D-I None 11. Consider the following statements on political parties. Which of these are true?a. Political Parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.b. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.c. Parties are not necessary to run governments. A and C A and B A, B and C B and C None 12. In Uttar Pradesh villagers have to travel to towns and pay a high fee to private doctors even for common ailments. This is due to the absence of doctors posted in______________. The state The country Rural primary health centres The villages None 13. Consider the following statements on parties.A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people.B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders.C. Parties are not necessary to run governments.Which of the statements given above are correct? A and B A and C A, B, and C B and C None 14. A member of Parliament can be disqualified on the ground of defection ifI. He leaves the party as a result of split in the party along with members who constitute only 1 / 3rd of the total membership of that partyII. A nominated member joins any political party after the expiry of 6 months from the date on which he takes his seat in the HouseIII. He gives up membership of the political party on whose ticket he is electedIV. He votes or abstains from voting in the House against the direction of political party without prior permission II, III and IV III and IV I and II I,II,III None 15. Match List I with List II. Organizations DefinitionsOrganizations that seek to promote the interests of a particular section/groupI. MovementOrganizations that seek to promote common interestII. Political partiesStruggles launched to the resolution of a social problem with or without an organizational structureIII. Sectional interest groupOrganizations that mobilize people with a view to win political powerIV. Public interest groups A-II B-III C-IV D-I A-III B-IV C-I D-II A-IV B-III C-I D-II A-IV B-I C-II D-III None 16. Which of the following is the most visible institution in a democracy? Political parties None of these Military rule Educational institutions None 17. Match the following parties and slogans and select the correct code: Political PartySloganA. Congress PartyI. "Self-respect of the Telugus" (1983)B. Janata PartyII. "Save Democracy" (1977)C. Left FrontIII. Garibi Hatao" (1971)"D. Telugu DesamIV. Land to the Tiller" (1977)" A-III B-II C-IV D-I A-III B-II C-I D-IV A-I B-II C-III D-IV A-II B-III C-I D-IV None 18. "A political party consists of a group of citizens more or less organised who act as a political unit and who by the use of their voting power aim to control the government and carry out their general policies." Whose words are these? Maclver Gilchrist Garner Gettell None 19. How do political parties form and run the government? Political parties elect its leaders Political parties, sometimes nominate their officials Political parties launch movements for the resolution of problems faced by the people. The Political party which wins majority of the seats in the elections is invited to form the government None 20. Identify the TRUE statements from the following :1. The first general elections were held in 1952.2. 16th general elections were held in 2012.3. Indian National Congress got victory in the first general election.4. Bharatiya Janata Party got great victory in the 16th general elections. 1, 3 and 4 2, 3 and 4 1, 4 and 2 1, 2, 3 and 4 None Time's up Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to commentEnter your email address to commentEnter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
