CBSE Class 10th Social Science MCQs for Civics (All the Chapters): Important for Term 1 Exam

Check the important MCQs for CBSE Class 10th Civics to prepare for the Class 10 Social Science Term 1 Exam that will be held on 30th November, 2021. The given questions are from all the chapters of ‘Democratic Politics-II’. Go through the set of questions taken from the NCERT textbook and CBSE sample papers. These selected questions are very important for the CBSE Class 10 Term 1 Exam 2021-2022.

Note: Before reading the MCQs for Civics, students must check the CBSE Class 10 Social Science Term 1 Syllabus 2021-22 to avoid reading any irrelevant content for the Term 1 exam.

Important MCQs of Chapter 1 (Power- Sharing)

Q1- A Belief that the majority community is able to rule a country in whichever way it wants is:

• Federal Government
• Community Government
• Prudential
• Majoritarian

Ans- The correct answer is- Majoritarian.

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Q2- Prudential Reason of Power Sharing stresses more on:

• Reducing the possibility of conflict between various social groups
• A fair chance to minority
• Bringing stability in the political order
• All of the Above

Ans- The correct answer- All of the Above.

Q3- Belgium solved its problem successfully by:

• Developing the power-sharing mechanism
• Rejecting the policy of majoritarianism
• Respecting the interests of different communities
• All of the Above

Ans- The correct answer is- All of the Above.

Q4- Identify the major social group that constituted the largest share in the population of Sri Lanka.

• Sri Lankan Tamils
• Indian Tamils
• Muslims
• Sinhalas

Ans- The correct answer is Sinhalas.

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Q5- Which of the statement is an example of horizontal sharing of power?

• Power-sharing between different organs of the government
• Power-sharing between different political parties
• Power-sharing between different levels of the government
• Power Sharing between different states

Ans- The correct answer is - Power Sharing between different organs of the government.

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Important MCQs of Chapter 2 (Federalism)

Q1- Which of the given options is not included in the state’s list?

• National Defence
• Law and Order
• Agriculture
• Education

Ans- The correct answer is- National Defence.

Q2- Identify the distinguishing feature of the Federal system:

• Power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary
• Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government
• The national government gives some power to the provincial government
• Government power is divided between different levels of government

Ans- The correct answer is- Government power is divided between different levels of government.

Q3- Which government has two or more levels?

• Coalition Government
• Federal Government
• Unitary Government
• Community Government

Ans- The correct answer is- Federal Government

Q4- Which of the given countries is an example of ‘coming together federation’

• India
• USA
• Spain
• Belgium

Ans- The correct answer is the USA.

Q5- The constitution of India

• Divided power between centre and state in two lists
• Divided power between centre and state in three lists
• Specified the powers of the state and left the residuary power with the  centre
• Listed the powers of the state and left the undefined powers of the state

Ans- The correct answer is- Divided the power between the centre and state into two lists.

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Important MCQs of Chapter 3 (Democracy and Diversity)

The given chapter is not evaluated in the board exam.

Important MCQs of Chapter 4 (Gender, Religion and Caste)

Q1- Select the correct option for the definition, “A woman or man who believes in equal rights and opportunities for men and women”

• Patriarchy
• Caste Hierarchy
• Social Change
• Feminist

Ans- The correct answer is Feminist.

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Q2- Among the options, which country has the highest participation of woman in public life?

• Sweden and Africa
• Norway and Sri Lanka
• Sweden and India
• Nepal and Finland

Ans- The correct answer is Sweden and Africa.

Q3- Which of the given statement about the India constitution is wrong?

• Gives all the individuals freedom to profess any religion
• Ensures equality of citizens within religious minorities
• Gives official status of one religion
• Prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion

Ans- The correct answer is- Gives official status to one religion.

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Q4- When speaking of gender divisions, it usually refers to

• The unequal role assigned by society to men and women
• Biological difference between men and women
• Unequal child sex ratio
• Absence of voting rights for women in democracies

Ans- The correct answer is- Unequal role assigned by society to men and women.

Q5- Which of the given options is not a cause of communalism?

• The state has no official religion
• When one religion is discriminated against other
• Religion is taken as the basis of the nation
• Demands of one religious group are formed in opposition to another

Ans- The correct answer is- State has no official religion.

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Important MCQs of Chapter 5 (Popular struggles and Movements)

The given chapter is not evaluated in the board exam.

Important MCQs of Chapter 6 (Political Parties)

Q1- The number of registered political parties with the Election Commission of India is

• 750 parties
• More than 750 parties
• Less than 750 parties
• 705 parties

Ans- The correct answer is more than 750 parties.

Q2- Which is the oldest political party of India?

• Indian National Congress (Congress Party)
• The Communist Party
• Bahujan Samaj Party
• Bhartiya Janta Party

Ans- The correct answer is- Indian National Congress (Congress Party)

Q3- Which party rules in China?

• Communist Party
• Socialist Party
• Maoist Party
• Liberal Party

Ans- The correct answer is- Communist Party.

Q4- Who allots symbol to political parties?

• The Party leaders
• The constitution of India
• The Government of India
• The Election Commission

Ans- The correct answer is- The Election Commission of India.

Q5- Which of the given is considered to be the best form of Government?

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Military Rule
• Monarchy

Ans- The correct answer is Democracy.

Important MCQs of Chapter 7 (Outcomes Of Democracy)

Q1- Which of the given points is not true about Democracy?

• It improves the quality of decision making
• It worries about majorities and public opinion
• It gives room to correct mistakes
• Decision making is much faster

Ans- The correct answer is Decision making is much faster and quicker.

Q2- The basic outcome of democracy is:

• Military Outcome
• Political, Social and Economic Outcome
• Elimination of Poverty
• Restricted and limited welfare policies

Ans- The correct answer is Political, Social and Economic Outcome.

Q3- What democracies ensure regarding the decision making?

• Decisions are taken by the head of the company
• Process of transparency
• Decisions by the council of ministers
• Restricted popular participation in decision making

Ans- The correct answer is the Process of Transparency.

Q4- The government which takes decision by following proper procedure is:

• A responsible government
• An accountable government
• A stable government
• A transparent government

Ans- The correct answer is- A Transparent Government.

Q5- Which country tops in the inequality of income?

• South Africa
• Russia
• UK
• Hungary

And- The correct answer is South Africa.

Important MCQs of Chapter 8 (Challenges to Democracy)

The given chapter is not evaluated in the board exam.