CBSE Class 10 Social Science Outcomes of Democracy Important Questions 2027
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15 questions from Outcomes of Democracy (Democratic Politics-II) appeared in 7 of the 7 CBSE papers we analysed (2022–2026) — here are the topics that matter, the questions that repeat, and every previous-year question from this chapter.
Key facts
- Political Science - Democratic Politics-II unit — 20 marks in the official syllabus
- Asked in 7 of 7 analysed papers (2022–2026)
- About 2.1 questions per paper (OR alternatives counted separately)
- 3 question patterns repeated across papers
Important topics in Outcomes of Democracy
| # | Topic | Asked in | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accountability, responsiveness and legitimacy | Board 2022Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2025 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2 | Democracy and accommodation of social diversity / dignity | Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2026 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Democracy and economic growth / inequality and poverty | Board 2023 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Repeated questions from Outcomes of Democracy
1. Democracy leads to peaceful & harmonious life
2×Board 2024Sample 20263/5 marks
'Democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens in every sphere.' Support this statement with suitable arguments.
2. Democracy better than other forms of government
2×Board 2022Board 20245 marks
How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain.
3. Reasons for overwhelming support for democracy
2×Board 2022Board 20235 marks
"There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world." Support the statement with examples.
Outcomes of Democracy questions by paper
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Board 2022 | 2 | 10 |
| Board 2023 | 4 | 12 |
| Board 2024 | 2 | 10 |
| Board 2025 | 3 | 13 |
| Sample 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Board 2026 | 2 | 3 |
| Sample 2026 | 1 | 3 |
Counts include both options of internal-choice (OR) questions.
Previous year questions: Outcomes of Democracy
Board 2026 2 questions
Look at the given picture carefully and choose the most appropriate option:
Which of the following is a strength of democracy highlighted in the cartoon?
(A) Avoidance of social conflicts.
(B) Quick decision-making
(C) Concentration of power with one
(D) Thinking accommodation of various demands.
Differentiate between democracy and dictatorship.
Sample 2026 1 question
'Democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens in every sphere.' Support this statement with suitable arguments.
Board 2025 3 questions
"That democratic system of government is considered good in which maximum number of citizens are made stakeholders in political power." Explain the statement with suitable arguments.
Explain any five bases for assessing the outcomes of democracy.
Explain any five values of democracy.
Sample 2025 1 question
The frequent stories of _______ remind us that no system is entirely without shortcomings, even democracies. Identify the issue being referred to from the options given.
(A) Poverty
(B) Black Marketing
(C) Terrorism
(D) Corruption
Board 2024 2 questions
How are democratic governments better than other forms of government? Explain.
How do democracies lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens? Explain.
Board 2023 4 questions
Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the Statements and choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): Elections are the spirit of democracy.
Reason (R): Elections expand Political participation.
Options:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the not correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Which one of the following is the most popular form of government in the contemporary world?
(A) Dictatorial Government
(B) Constitutional Monarchy
(C) Military Government
(D) Democratic Government
"There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world." Support the statement with examples.
"Democracy can address all socio-economic and political problems." Support the statement with arguments.
Board 2022 2 questions
"Democracy is a better form of government than any other alternative." Analyse the statement.
Analyse the reasons for the overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in CBSE Class 10 Social Science Outcomes of Democracy?
By how often and how recently they were asked: Accountability, responsiveness and legitimacy; Democracy and accommodation of social diversity / dignity; Democracy and economic growth / inequality and poverty.
How many marks does Outcomes of Democracy carry in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Outcomes of Democracy is part of the Political Science - Democratic Politics-II unit, which carries 20 marks in the official syllabus. In the analysed papers it had about 2.1 questions per paper.
Do questions from Outcomes of Democracy repeat in board exams?
Yes — 3 question patterns from this chapter appeared in two or more past board or official sample papers. They are listed on this page with the years they were asked.