RBSE Solutions for Class 10 Social Science Civics Chapter 6 Political Parties

Rajasthan Board RBSE Solutions for Class 10 Social Science Civics Chapter 6 Political Parties Textbook Exercise Questions and Answers

RBSE Class 10 Social Science Solutions Civics Chapter 6 Political Parties

RBSE Class 10 Social Science Political Parties InText Questions and Answers

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Question 1. 
Okay, granted that we can't live without political parties. But tell me on what grounds do people support a political party?
Answer:
This type of party means here Indian political parties and their weakness, for example-lack of internal democracy within democracy, challenge of dynastic succession, growing role of money and muscle power in parties and very often parties do not seem to offer a meaningful choice to the voters. Ordinary and poor members of the party do not get sufficient information on what happens inside the party. People do not have option to elect a new leader. So it has been said that how do we live with the kind of political parties we have.

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Question 2. 
Why don't parties give enough tickets to women? Is that also due to lack of internal democracy?
Answer:
Parties do not give enough tickets to women because, 1. If they give tickets to women the entire power will go into their hands which the male dominated society will not accept 2. Few women take interest in politics, 3. Women can't work out during elections rather than men. 4. Our social structure is that women work inside the house 5. Our male dominated society does not give value to women's work, they have to work according to their father, husband and brother's wish. 

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Question 3. 
Can you identify which of the challenges described in this section are being highlighted in these cartoons (on pages 83236 to 85) ? What are the ways to curb the misuse of money and muscle power in politics ? 
Answer:
Yes, we can identify the challenges shown in the cartoons given on pages 83 to 85 of the textbook. These cartoons depict the influence, of money and muscle power. These pose a challenge to the lack of democracy within the party, dynasticism within the party, money infilteration into parties and the intrusion of crime and option lessness among the parties. The misuse of money and muscle power plays a key role in generating these selections/challenges.

The main ways of preventing the misuse of money and muscle power in politics are as follows:

• Steps should be taken against corruption.
• People should be made aware through the right to information.
• Ban on the election of brits and criminals.
• Partisan law should be strictly enforced.
• All candidates should make their property information public.
• All parties should be made compulsory to file income tax returns.
• Election expenses should be fixed. Strict action should be taken against violators.
• Election expenses can be borne by the government.

RBSE Class 10 Social Science Political Parties Textbook Questions and Answers

Question 1. 
State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.
Answer:
Various functions of political parties are as follows:

• To contest Elections- In most democracies, elections are fought mainly among the candidates put up by political parties. In India top party leaders choose candidates for contesting elections.
• Parties put forward Different Policies and Programmes- Parties put forward different policies and programmes and the voters choose from them. Each of us may have different opinions and views on what policies are suitable for the society.
• Role in Making Laws- Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country.
• Parties Form and Run Governments- Parties form and run governments. Decisions are taken by political executives that come from the political parties.
• Role of Opposition- Those parties that lose in the elections, play the role of opposition to the parties in power.
• Parties Shape Public Opinion- Parties shape public opinions. They raise and highlight issues. Parties have lakhs of members and activists spread all over the country. Often opinions in the society crystallise on the lines of parties take.
• Parties provide people access to government machinery and welfare schemes- For an ordinary citizen, it is easy to approach a local party leader than a government officer. That is why he fecis close to a party even when he does not trust them fully.

Question 2. 
What are the various challenges faced by the political parties?
Or
Explain any four challenges before political parties in India.
Answer:
In democracy the political parties have to face many challenges-
1. Lack of Internal Democracy- The first challenge is lack of internal democracy within parties. All over the world there is a tendency in political parties towards the concentration of power in one or few Icaders at the top.

2. Dynastic Succession- The second challenge is of dynastic succession in politics. There are very few ways for ordinary workers to rise to the top in a party. Those who happen to be the leaders are in a position of unfair : advantages to favour people close to them or even their family members. This is bad for democracy, since people who do not have adequate experience or popular support come to occupy positions of power.

3. Growing Role of Money and Muscle Power- Parties focus only on winning elections. They tend to use short-cuts to win elections. They tend to nominate those candidates who have or can raise lots of money. In some cases, parties support criminals who can win elections.

4. Very Often Parties do not Seem to Offer a Meaningful Choice- In recent years there has been a decline in the ideological differences among parties in most parts of the world.

Question 3. 
Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well?
Answer:
There are some reforms to strengthen parties-

• A law should be made to regulate the · internal affairs of political parties.
• It should be made mandatory for political parties to give a minimum number of tickets, about one-third, to women candidates.
• There should be quota for women in the decision-making bodies of the party.
• There should be state funding of elections. 

Question 4. 
What is a political party?
Answer:
A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government. They agree on some policies and programmes for the society with a view to promote the collective good.

Question 5. 
What are the characteristics of a political party?
Answer:
A political party has three components-
1. (i) The leaders, (ii) The active members, (iii) The followers.
2. Each political party has a unique symbol.
3. A party reduces a vast multitude of opinions into a few basic positions which it supports.
4. Each political party is registered with the election commission of India.
5. Parties contest elections.

Question 6. 
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government is called a ........ 
Answer:
Political party.

Question 7. 
Match List-I (organisations and struggles) with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

Answer:
(c) C, A, D, B.

Question 8. 
Who among the following is the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party ?
A. Kanshi Ram 
B. Sahu Maharaj 
C. B.R. Ambedker 
D. Jotiba Phule 
Answer:
A. Kanshi Ram.

Question 9. 
What is the guiding philosophy of the Bharatiya Janata Party?
A. Bahujan Samaj 
B. Revolutionary democracy 
C. Integral humanism 
D. Modernity 
Answer:
C. Integral humanism.

Question 10. 
Consider the following statements on parties. 
A. Political parties do not enjoy much trust among the people. 
B. Parties are often rocked by scandals involving top party leaders. 
C. Parties are not necessary to run governments. 
Which of the statements given above are correct? 
(a) A, B and C 
(b) A and B 
(c) B and C 
(d) A and C. 
Answer:
(b) A and B.

Question 11. 
Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
Muhammad Yunus is a famous economist of Bangladesh. He received several international honours for his efforts to promote economic and social development for the benefit of the poor. He and the Grameen Bank he started jointly, received the Nobel Peace Prize for the 2006. In February 2007, he decided to launch a political party and contest in the parliamentary elections. His objective was to foster proper leadership, good governance and build a new Bangladesh. He felt that only a political party different from the traditional ones would bring about new political culture. His party would be democratic from the grassroots level.
The launching of the new party, called Nagarik Shakti (Citizens' Power), has caused a stir among the Bangladeshis. While many welcomed his decision, some did not like it. "Now I think Bangladesh will have a chance to choose between good and bad and eventually have a good government,” said Shahedul Islam, a government official. “That government, we hope, would not only keep itself away from corruption but also make fighting corruption and black money a top priority.”
But leaders of traditional political parties who dominated the country's politics for decades were apprehensive. “There was no debate (over him) winning the Nobel, but politics is different-very challenging and often controversial,” said a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Some others were highly critical. They asked why he was rushing into politics. “Is he being planted in politics by mentors from outside the country,” asked one political observer.
Do you think Yunus made a right decision to float a new political party?
Do you agree with the statements and fears expressed by various people? How do you want this new party organised to make it different from other parties? If you were the one to begin this political party how would you defend it?
Answer:
(i) I think Yunus made right decision to form a new political party.
(ii) Yes, I agree to the statements and fears of all people which have been taken for the progress of democratic public, who agree with Yunus' decision.
(iii) This political party should work in favour of all the people.
(iv) If I were the founder of this party I would make people sure that the main objective of this party is public welfare.