Class 10 Social Science - Democratic Politics - Chapter Challenges to Democracy NCERT Solutions |  Features of a democracy.​

Writing your own definition of a good democracy.​

In what ways do pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics?

State the various functions political parties perform in a democracy.

How does democracy produce an accountable, responsive and legitimate government?

What are the different forms of power-sharing in modern democracies? Give an example of each of these.

Locate the following States on a blank outline political map of India:
Manipur, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh and Goa.

Discuss three factors that determine the outcomes of politics of social divisions.

Mention different aspects of life in which women are discriminated or disadvantaged in India.

Describe the forms of relationship between pressure groups and political parties?

What are the various challenges faced by political parties?

What are the conditions under which democracies accommodate social diversities?

________________ social differences create possibilities of deep social divisions and tensions. ___________________ social differences do not usually lead to conflicts.

What is a political party?

Among the following, which country suffered disintegration due to political fights on the basis of religious and ethnic identities?
(a) Belgium (b) India (c) Yugoslavia (d) Netherlands

State two reasons to say that caste alone cannot determine election results in India.

How do social divisions affect politics? Give two examples.

What is a pressure group? Give a few examples.

Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well?

Match List I (forms of power- sharing) with List II (forms of government) and select the correct answer using codes given below the lists :

                       List I                                                                                                      List II

(i) Power shared among different organs of government                                  A. Community government
(ii) Power shared among governments at different levels                                 B. Separation of Powers
(iii) Power shared by different social groups                                                     C. Coalition government
(iv) Power shared by two or more political parties                                            D. Federal government

Mention different aspects of life in which women are discriminated or disadvantaged in India.

State one prudential reason and one moral reason for power-sharing with an example from the Indian context. [CBSE Sept. 2010]