This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 10 > Political Science > Political Parties > Class 10 Political Science Chapter 6 Political Parties – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 10 Political Science Chapter 6 Political Parties Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A system in which only a single party is allowed brother work, control and run the government, is called a ..... A) One Party System. B) Bi Party system. C) Multi party system. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) One Party System. 2. The party which fails to secure majority is known as ..... party. A) Ruling. B) Opposition. C) Independent. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opposition. 3. A party that secures at least six per cent of the total votes in an election to the Legislative Assembly of a State and wins at least ..... seats is recognized as a state party. A) 2. B) 4. C) 6. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2. 4. Parties are not about a part of the society and thus involve partnership. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 5. The ..... Party wants to share wealth with workers. A) Green. B) Socialists. C) Federalists. D) Communists. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Communists. 6. One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to ..... A) Introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue. B) Define itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center. C) Reflect both liberal and conservative views. D) Organize to win elections. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue. 7. Who is being described in the excerpt below?They are hired by interest groups (clients) to speak with public officials (contacts) and persuade them of a certain viewpoint A) Lobbyists. B) Candidates. C) Representatives. D) Citizens. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lobbyists. 8. Farthest right on the political spectrum A) Reactionary. B) Moderate. C) Radical. D) Conservative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reactionary. 9. Which is the correct order of events to become president? A) Convention-primary-electoral college-general election. B) Primary-convention-general election-electoral college. C) Primary-general election-convention-electoral college. D) Electoral college-general election-convention-primary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Primary-convention-general election-electoral college. 10. A political party seeks to control government by: A) Winning elections. B) Making false accusations against their opponents. C) Raising campaign money. D) Discrediting political opponents. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Winning elections. 11. Which political party of the seven national parties was formed as late as in 1999? A) BJP. B) BSP. C) CPI(M). D) NCP. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NCP. 12. A civic duty is something you ..... to do A) Are not required. B) Don't have. C) Have the option. D) Have. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Have. 13. What is a two party system? A) Two events are scheduled at the same time. B) This refers to Communism and Socialism. C) Refers to having third parties and dominant parties. D) Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans. 14. When one party calls out the major issues/corruptions of the next party and holds them accountable to their actions, this is referred to as A) Whistleblowing. B) Snitching. C) Babysitting. D) Watchdogging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Watchdogging. 15. What is one of the most important elements to the success of democracy in this country? A) Literary texts. B) War. C) Voting. D) Poll taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Voting. 16. Who provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes implemented by governments? A) Interest group. B) Election Commission. C) Pressure group. D) Political Parties. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political Parties. 17. Identify this political party:It supports socialism, secularism and democracyit opposes imperialism and communalismit has a support base amongst the peasants, workers and the intellectuals A) BJP. B) CPI-M. C) NCP. D) INC. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) CPI-M. 18. National Conference is a party in ..... state. A) Odisha. B) Assam. C) Bihar. D) Jammu and Kashmir. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jammu and Kashmir. 19. Your personal political beliefs can be shaped by many factors, such as gender, race, economic status, education, and your family. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. There are ..... recognised national parties in India. A) Five. B) Six. C) Nine. D) Seven. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Seven. 21. Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of a political party? A) It has a unity of purpose. B) It does not fulfill its policies when voted to power. C) It adheres to constitutional means. D) It has a certain organization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It does not fulfill its policies when voted to power. 22. Parties that are present in only one of the federal units is called as A) State Party. B) National party. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) State Party. 23. Which of these is the main component of political party? A) Leaders. B) The followers. C) Active members. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 24. Identify the party system:Several parties compete for power and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power. A) One party system. B) Bi party system. C) Coalition government. D) Multi party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Multi party system. 25. Which type of political system is representative of China? A) Two party system. B) Single party system. C) Third party. D) Multi party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Single party system. 26. How many parties are registered with the Election Commission of India? A) 750. B) 700. C) 500. D) 650. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 750. 27. Sometimes the sentiments of regionalism get strengthened in the country A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 28. Do parties shape public opinion? A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 29. An increase in divisions across ideological and party lines ..... e.g., Democrats and Republicans unwilling to compromise. A) Party polarization. B) Party platform. C) Pluralism. D) Elite theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Party polarization. 30. This group likes to hold on to old traditions and ideas and does not want to change or reform anything in relation to politics and religion. A) Conservatives. B) Republican. C) Reactionary. D) Liberals. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conservatives. 31. People not affiliated with any major or minor parties are known as A) Political efficacy. B) Electorate. C) Independents. D) Literate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Independents. 32. How does a political party serve as a watchdog? A) Checks and balances. B) Inform on infractions. C) To help other candidates. D) I don't know. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Checks and balances. 33. Political parties reflect fundamental ..... in a society. Parties are about a part of society and thus involve PARTISANSHIP. A) Political divisions. B) Religious divisions. C) Social divisions. D) Economic divisions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political divisions. 34. A nomination is the act of officially naming a person as a candidate for office. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 35. What is something a citizen could legally do to affect their government on a local or state level? A) Get people to sign a petition to bring an issue to a vote. B) Call their Senator in Washington DC about a national issue. C) Break any law they thought was unfair or unreasonable. D) Instigate an anti-government riot. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Get people to sign a petition to bring an issue to a vote. 36. The Party that loses the elections and does not form the government is called ..... A) Ruling Party. B) Opposition Party. C) Interest/ Aid Group. D) Factional party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Opposition Party. 37. Which of these is NOT a tool used by labor unions to get what they want? A) Sick out. B) Strike. C) Voting for a new boss. D) Collective bargaining. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Voting for a new boss. 38. Which of the following is the correct aim of a political party? A) Elect officials who will try to carry out a parts policies. B) Communicate a message to a large group of people. C) Measure political opinioin. D) Encourage or prevent changes in public policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elect officials who will try to carry out a parts policies. 39. When was the Telugu Desam party formed? A) 200BC. B) 1981. C) 2020. D) 1982. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1982. 40. Political parties do not need support of the people. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 41. Indian National Congress (INC) is one of the oldest parties in the world, founded in ..... A) 1885. B) 1883. C) 1995. D) 1993. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1885. 42. The main base of BSP is in: A) Delhi. B) Haryana. C) Punjab. D) Uttar Pradesh. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh. 43. Parties Put Forward their ..... and ..... and the voters choose from them A) Policies, Programmes. B) Rules, Regulations. C) Views, Opinions. D) All of the Above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Policies, Programmes. 44. A voter generally joins a political party in order to A) Be able to vote in general elections. B) Get cool bumper stickers. C) Be appointed to lead the elections. D) Support a party's ideas or candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Support a party's ideas or candidates. 45. A signed document submitted to an officer, where a person makes a sworn statement regarding his/her personal information. A) PETITION. B) A soul for a soul. C) Affidavit. D) FIR. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Affidavit. 46. The government should give parties money to support the elections expenses. in the form of? A) Petrol, paper, telephone, etc. B) Power. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Petrol, paper, telephone, etc. 47. Which of these statements about the political spectrum and political parties is true? A) There is no relationship between liberal and conservative with political party affiliation. B) Liberals tend to align with the Republican Party while conservatives tend to align with the Democratic Party. C) Liberals tend to align with the Democratic Party while conservatives tend to align with the Republican Party. D) None of these are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Liberals tend to align with the Democratic Party while conservatives tend to align with the Republican Party. 48. The opposition party does not have the freedom to criticize the ruling party. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 49. Support "Right to Life" A) Liberal. B) Conservative. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservative. 50. Encouraging lawmakers in their party to support the party's position on bills being discussed is which role of political parties? A) Running different parts of government. B) Acting as a watchdog?. C) Communicating with the people. D) Supporting candidates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Running different parts of government. 51. What scenario is being described below?A candidate loses some states by a large margin, but wins key states by a very slim margin A) A presidential candidate winning the electoral college but losing the popular vote. B) A presidential candidate losing the popular and electoral votes. C) A presidential candidate winning the popular and electoral votes. D) A presidential candidate being removed from office due to a recall vote. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A presidential candidate winning the electoral college but losing the popular vote. 52. Lotus is the symbol of which Party. A) Communist Party of India. B) Trinamool Congress. C) Nationalist Congress Party. D) Bharatiya Janta Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bharatiya Janta Party. 53. A political party is a group of ..... A) Who share the similar beliefs about government. B) Who share the similar beliefs about the president. C) Who share the similar beliefs about the judicial branch. D) Who share the similar beliefs about congress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Who share the similar beliefs about government. 54. What is being described below?They can receive limited donations and donate limited amounts of money directly to candidates. A) Political Party. B) Interest Group. C) PAC. D) Super PAC. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PAC. 55. On what ideologies does the Indian National Congress rest? A) Secularism. B) Federalism. C) Socialism. D) Communalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Secularism. 56. What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today? A) Green and Libertarian. B) Socialist and Communist. C) Democrats and Repubilcans. D) Libertarians and Constitutionalists. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrats and Repubilcans. 57. Identify the party system:Several parties may exist and contest elections but only two parties have a serious chance of winning majority of seats to form the government. A) Multi party system. B) One party system. C) This is not a feature of a democratic system. D) Bi party system. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bi party system. 58. Which of the following correctly identifies the two main political parties in the United States today? A) Democratic-Republicans & Federalists. B) Whigs & Tories. C) Democrats & Republicans. D) Whigs & Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrats & Republicans. 59. When people come together and participate in electoral process, to acquire political power, such organisations are called ..... A) Government. B) Society. C) Political Parties. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Political Parties. 60. Where did the two party system develop? A) Athens. B) Great Britian. C) Washington D.C. D) United States. 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