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Class 10 Political Parties Important Questions and Answers:

Q1.Which one of the following countries has a two party system?


Explanation
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) America
(d) India
Ans.(c)
Solution
The United States of America and U.K. are examples of two-party systems.

Q2.Which of these is the main component of a political party?


Explanation
(a) Leaders
(b) The followers
(c) Active members
(d) All of these
Ans.(d)
Solution
There are three main components of a political party:
Leader,active members and followers.

Q3.Explain the role of the opposition party in a democratic system?


Explanation
1. The strength of a democracy depends to a great extent on the constructive role of the opposition.
2. To check the government from becoming authoritarian and restrict its power, the opposition
parties keep a watch over them.
3. The main duty of the opposition party is to criticise the policies of the government and also
check the expenditure of the government.

Q4.What is meant by a ‘national political party’? State the conditions required to be a


national political party.
Explanation
A party that secures at least six per cent of total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly elections
in four states and wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha is recognised as a national party.
A political party is called a national party if :
(i) It secures at least six per cent (6%) of the valid votes polled in any four or more states, at a
general election to the House of the People or, to the State Legislative Assembly;
(ii) In addition, it wins at least four seats in the House of the People from any State or States.

Q5.Describe any five major functions of political parties performed in a democracy.


Explanation
Functions of Political Parties :
(i) Candidates are put forward by political parties to contest elections. These candidates may be
chosen by the top leaders or by members of the party. In some countries like the USA, members
and supporters of a party choose its candidate.
(ii) Parties put forward their policies and programmes for voters to choose from them. A
government is expected to base its policies on the line taken by the ruling party (Political party
then runs government).
(iii) Political parties play a major role in making laws for the country. No law can become a bill
unless majority parties support it.
(iv) Political parties provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes. It is
easier for the public to approach their local party leader than a government officer. The local party
leader has to listen to the public demand, otherwise people can reject them in the next elections.
(v) Parties shape public opinion. They raise and highlight issues. Parties sometimes also launch
movements for the resolution of the problem faced by the people.

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