CBSE Class 10 Social Science Political Parties Important Questions 2027
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16 questions from Political Parties (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 2.3 questions per paper (OR alternatives counted separately)
- 3 question patterns repeated across papers
Important topics in Political Parties
| # | Topic | Asked in | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meaning, functions and necessity of political parties | Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2 | Party systems (one-party, two-party, multi-party) | Board 2022Board 2024Board 2025Sample 2025 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3 | Challenges to political parties and reforms | Sample 2025Sample 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4 | National and regional / state parties | Board 2022Board 2026 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Repeated questions from Political Parties
1. Role / functions / need of political parties in a democracy
7×Board 2023Board 2024Board 2025Board 2026Sample 2025Sample 20263/5 marks
Examine the role of political parties in a democracy.
2. Challenges to political parties
2×Sample 2025Sample 20265 marks
Analyse how the issue of leadership succession poses a challenge to political parties in India.
3. Why India adopted the multi-party system
3×Board 2022Board 2025Sample 20251/2/3 marks
Why did India adopt the multiparty system ? Explain with suitable arguments.
Political Parties questions by paper
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Board 2022 | 2 | 5 |
| Board 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| Board 2024 | 2 | 4 |
| Board 2025 | 3 | 7 |
| Sample 2025 | 3 | 11 |
| Board 2026 | 3 | 11 |
| Sample 2026 | 2 | 10 |
Counts include both options of internal-choice (OR) questions.
Previous year questions: Political Parties
Board 2026 3 questions
Find the odd one out from the following:
(A) Communist Party of India (M) & Bharatiya Janata Party
(B) Rashtriya Janata Dal & Janata Dal
(C) Nationalist Congress Party & Shiv Sena
(D) United Democratic Party & National People's Party
Examine the role of political parties in a democracy.
Examine the need of the political parties in a democratic government.
Sample 2026 2 questions
'Political parties play a significant role in the effective working of a democracy.' Explain.
Analyse how the issue of leadership succession poses a challenge to political parties in India.
Board 2025 3 questions
Which of the following are the main components of a political party ? Choose the correct option : I. Leaders II. Active members III. Followers IV. Pressure groups. Options : (A) Only I, II and III are correct. (B) Only II, III and IV are correct. (C) Only I, III and IV are correct. (D) Only I, II and IV are correct.
Explain the importance of political parties in democracy.
Why did India adopt the multiparty system ? Explain with suitable arguments.
Sample 2025 3 questions
Which of the following is the main factor that led to the rise of multiple political parties at the same level in India?
(A) A federal political system
(B) Varied economic conditions.
(C) Linguistic and regional diversity
(D) Low levels of literacy and political awareness
'Political parties are a necessary condition for a democracy.' Analyse the statement with relevant points.
"Political parties today face several challenges that impact their democratic functioning." Justify this statement.
Board 2024 2 questions
Which one of the following countries has two-party system? (a) China (b) United Kingdom (c) India (d) Pakistan
Analyse the role of political parties in a democracy.
Board 2023 1 question
Explain any three functions of Political Party.
Board 2022 2 questions
Why has India adopted a multi-party system? Explain.
Explain the role of Election Commission in the 'registration and recognition' of political parties in India.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in CBSE Class 10 Social Science Political Parties?
By how often and how recently they were asked: Meaning, functions and necessity of political parties; Party systems (one-party, two-party, multi-party); Challenges to political parties and reforms.
How many marks does Political Parties carry in the CBSE Class 10 Social Science exam?
Political Parties 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 2.3 questions per paper.
Do questions from Political Parties 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.