MCQs for Class 10 Political Science Book Chapter 1 “Power Sharing”
Important for board exam:
1.How ‘pressure groups’ are formed?[1]
Answer : Pressure groups are those organizations that attempt to influence the government policies. These organizations are formed when people with common interest, aspirations or opinions come together in order to achieve a common objective
2.Name the writer of the novel ‘Anandamath’.[1]
Answer : Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
3.Name the river which is related to ‘National Waterways’ No. 1.[1]
Answer : The river related with ‘National Waterways’ No. 1 is ‘‘Ganga’’. Ganga–Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system from Allahabad to Haldia was declared as ‘National waterways No 1’.
4.Explain the meaning of ‘challenge’.[1]
Answer :Challenge can be explained by the following statement :A challenge is not just a problem. It is a difficulty that carries within an opportunity for progress.
5.Give an example of any ‘pressure group’ of India which functions as a branch of ‘political party’.[1]
Answer : Pressure groups are normally led by leaders of political parties or act as an extended arm of political parties. These can be trade union or student organizations.
6.Give any one example of consumer’s ‘right to choose.’[1]
Answer : If a person wants to buy a toothpaste and shop owner says that he can sell the toothpaste only if the customer is ready to buy a toothbrush also. If the purchaser is not interested, he/she has right to deny.
7.What is meant by Satyagraha ?[1]
Answer : Satyagraha is non-violent method of mass agitation against the oppressor. The idea of Satyagraha emphasised the power of truth.
8.Where do minerals occur in igneous and metamorphic rocks ?[1]
Answer : In igneous and metamorphic rocks, minerals are formed due to effects of heat and pressure when magma or lava cools. Minerals in these rocks are present in cracks and joints. There are various type of minerals found in these rocks like tin, copper, zinc, lead, diamond etc.
9.What is the meaning of ‘Begar ’ ?[1]
Answer : Begar was a system of forced labour in parts of India. In colonial rules, peasants had to do ‘begar ’and work at landlord’s farms without any payments.
10.Name the writer of the book ‘Hind Swaraj’.[1]
Answer : The book ‘Hind Swaraj’ was written by Mahatma Gandhi.
11.Name the river related to National Waterways No. 2.[1]
Answer : National Waterways No. 2 is related with the river ‘Brahmaputra’.
12.Explain the meaning of democracy.[1]
Answer : Democracy is a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and the representatives of the people are elected by the voters on the basis of adult franchise.
13.Name any one political party of India which grew out of a movement.[1]
Answer : The political party of India that grew out of movement is ‘‘Asom Gana Parishad.’’
14.Who organised Dalits into the ‘Depressed Classes Association’ in 1930 ?[1]
Answer : Dr. B. R. Ambedkar organised the Dalits into ‘‘Depressed classes Association’’ in 1930.
15.Explain the meaning of ‘Political Party.’[1]
Answer : A ‘political party ’ is a group of people with same ideology. It aims to attain power in the government through the elections
16.Under which agreement the Indian ‘Depressed Classes’ got reserved seats in the Provincial and Central Legislative Councils in 1932 ?[1]
Answer : ‘‘Poona Pact’’ between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi in Pune in 1932, got reserved seats in Provincial and Central Legislative Council.
17.Name the western terminal station of ‘East-West Corridor.’[1]
Answer : ‘‘Porbandar ’’ is Western Terminal Station of ‘‘East-West Corridor .’’
18.Explain the main reason for ‘Bolivia Water War.’[1]
Answer : The Government of Bolivia gave control of municipal water supply to a MNC. The MNC increased the water supply rates/prices four times, which led to serious agitation, known as ‘Bolivia Water War’.
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