RBSE 10th Board Political Science Previous Years Questions

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RBSE 10th Board Political Science Previous Years Questions

Here is the year-wise breakdown of those questions:

2013 Examination Questions (Main and Supplementary)

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Write the meaning of pressure groups.
	What are the criteria to recognition of national political party in India?
	Discuss the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka.
	Highlight the consequences of the politics of social division in India. (OR) Clarify the gender discrimination in India.
	Explain the importance of dignity of citizens in democracy. (OR) Discuss the accommodation of social diversity in Indian context.
	Highlight the functions of democratic government.
Supplementary Exam	In which olympic games was protest raised against racial discrimination?
	Write in brief the pattern of the division of power between union and states.
	Discuss the role of caste in Indian politics.
	Give the suggestions for reform in political parties in India. (OR) Give the name, programme and ideology of any two national political parties of India.
	Explain the bases of good governance in the democratic form of government.
	Give any four suggestions for political reforms in India.

2014 Examination Questions

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Write the names of any two regional political parties of India.
	Describe two different kinds of routes through which federation has been formed.
	Give suggestions for improvement in Indian electoral system.
	What is right to information? Explain any two advantages of it.
	Highlight the impact of communalism in democratic politics. (OR) Highlight the contribution of urbanisation in social equality.
	Describe the democratic rights of citizens. (OR) Describe the role of laws in political reforms.
	Explain the concept of economic equality in democracy.

2015 Examination Questions

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Which form of government is accepted throughout the world despite of some shortcomings?
	Is democracy accountable, responsive and legitimate government? Give reasons in favour of your view.
	Explain any four challenges before political parties in India. (OR) Write four policies-programmes of the Bhartiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress.
	According to your view which points can be added in redefining the democracy?

2016 Examination Questions

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Describe any three forms of power sharing.
	Discuss three major challenges before Indian Democracy.
	What do you understand by Secular State in India? Explain.
	Discuss the reasons for the origin of social differences.
	Explain the various stages of ‘Second Movement for Democracy’ in Nepal.
	Describe four majar efforts to reform the political parties in India.

2017 Examination Questions (Main and Supplementary)

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Supplementary Exam	Which form of Government encourages equality amongst citizens?
	Write full form of R.T.I. (Right to Information).
	Explain the power sharing arrangements among different organs of government in modern democracies.
	According to your view democracy is better than other government in accommodating of social diversity. Give three arguments in favour of your view.
	Briefly describe any three of the many challenges before contemporary Indian democracy.
	Explain with examples the position of gender inequality in India.
	‘Elections in India are not about merely caste and nothing else.’ Examine the above statement.
	How do pressure groups and movements influence politics? Explain it.
	Explain the recent efforts in our country to reform political parties.
Main Exam	Which form of government accommodates Social diversity?
	“According to your view democracy is accountable, responsive and legitimate government.” Give three arguments in favour of your view.
	Which desirable reforms can be done in the present context in Indian democracy? Describe any three possible reforms.
	‘Communalism can take various forms in politics.’ Explain any four forms.
	“Even today, women face many discriminations.” Explain the statement with examples.
	Discuss Nepal’s “Second Movement for Democracy”.
	Explain the challenges which are faced by the political parties in democracy.

2018 Examination Questions (Main and Supplementary)

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Supplementary Exam	Which two words have the origins of the word ‘Democracy’?
	Write two such situations when you can exercise the own discretionary powers as a Governor.
	You consider democracy as a means of public education and protector from revolution, why? Explain it.
	If you want any information from any department, what method will you adopt under the Right of Information Act? Explain.
	Describe process of the election and removal of the President of India.
	Describe the powers of the Central Cabinet.
	Explain the powers and functions of the State Legislature.
	Explain the following in reference of High Court: (A) Original Jurisdiction (B) Appellate Jurisdiction.
Main Exam	Name the two forms of the representative democracy in present-era.
	As a conscious citizen, what independences would you expect for the High Court? Describe any two.
	According to your view what conditions are essential for ‘social democracy’? Explain.
	Describe the functions and powers of the Parliament.
	Describe the executive and legislative powers of the President.
	Explain the powers of the State Legislative Council.
	Explain the jurisdiction and powers of the High Court.

2019 Examination Questions

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Write the name of any two supporters of the pluralistic theory of democracy.
	As a chiefminister of a state, which functions will you perform in the role of leader of the legislative assembly. Write any two.
	Which two conditions are essential for the success of democracy according to you. Explain.
	Describe the powers and functions of the Prime Minister of India.
	Describe the powers & functions of the Rajya Sabha.
	Explain the following powers of the Governor: i) Executive powers ii) Legislative powers.

2020 Examination Questions (Main and Supplementary)

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Where is the direct democracy found at present?
	You want to contest the assembly election of your state, what qualifications are necessary for this, mention.
	‘Democracy is the best governing system’. Describe any two merits of democracy in favour of the statement.
	Describe the following powers of the President of India: a) Executive or Administrative powers b) Legislative powers.
Supplementary Exam	What do you mean by ‘Social Democracy’?
	As a governor which members will you nominate in the Legislative Council?
	Explain your views on the following kinds of democratic government: (i) Direct democracy (ii) Indirect democracy.
	What rights do you have under the Right to Information Act, 2005? Describe any four.
	Describe the following points of the President of India: (A) Election of the President (B) Process of removal of the President.

2021 Examination Questions

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Who directly exercises the sovereign power of the state in Direct Democracy?
	How can a High Court Judge be removed from office?
	Who is the information officer in Panchayat Samiti?
	What function is done by the Governor, being the Chancellor in the state?
	Write any two functions of the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly.
	What practical facts will you keep in your mind as the Chief Minister of the state while selecting the ministers?
	Which four acts will you suggest to be done by Rajasthan State Legal Services authority?
	What basic beliefs do you believe in as a supporter of ‘Political Democracy’? Write any four.
	According to you, democracy is a proponent of world peace. Explain your opinion.
	Explain the powers and functions of the Prime Minister in India. (OR) Explain the powers and functions of the Lok Sabha. (OR) Explain the emergency powers of the President of India.

2022 Examination Questions

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Which of the following subject is not in any list of power distribution in constitution? (Multiple choice: Trade, Foreign relation, Education, Computer software)
	BAMCEF organisation is related to… (Multiple choice: Politicians, Farmers, Government employees, Labourers)
	How many languages are recognised as scheduled languages by the Indian constitution besides Hindi?
	Give any one example of the transformation of the movement into a political party.
	Explain in brief the ‘system of check and balance’ in power sharing.
	Explain any two features of federal system.
	What is the difference between sectional interest groups and public interest groups? Explain by example.
	What provisions are made in the Indian Constitution for Secular Governance? Discuss any four.
	Why is the position of women still far behind of men in India? Explain any four reasons.

2023 Examination Questions

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	An idealogy which believes in equal rights and opportunities for women and men, is – (Feminist) (MCQ).
	‘Seven Party Alliance’ is associated with which country? (Nepal) (MCQ).
	Name any two countries in which ‘Homogenous Society’ is found.
	Social division is mostly based on what?
	Which organization led the ‘Bolivia Water War’?
	Discuss any two functions of political party.
	You consider democracy to be accountable, responsive and legitimate government. Briefly explain why?
	Mention any two points to be added to redefine democracy.
	Express your views on the status of representation of women in politics in India.
	Describing the meaning of Federalism and explain the methods of formation of Federal system with examples. (OR) Explaining the different levels of Federal System in India, discuss the lists of power distribution in them.

2024 Examination Questions (Main and Supplementary)

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	In which country was the system of ‘Community Government’ established? (MCQ).
	Computer software comes under which of the following options in Indian Constitution? (MCQ).
	Which language was declared the official language of Sri Lanka in 1956?
	Write the name of the countries whose borders share with Belgium. (any one).
	According to you, what are the two main features of federal government? Write in brief.
	Explain any two forms of discrimination against women in India.
	‘Dynasty is a big challenge before political parties.’ Explain your opinion on this statement.
	What conditions are necessary to be fulfilled for accommodation of social diversities in democracy? Explain any two conditions.
	What efforts have been made to reform political parties in India? Explain any three reforms. (OR) Why are political parties needed in democracy? Discuss any three reasons.
Supplementary Exam	A person who considers that religion as the main basis of the community is called – (Communalist) (MCQ).
	One of the following characteristics is found in democracy – (Harmony among Social divisions) (MCQ).
	Which language has the majority of speakers in Brussels, the capital of Belgium?
	‘Decentralization of power is essential for democracy’. Give two arguements in favour of this statement.
	‘In India, caste also becomes politicized’. Explain its two forms.
	Lack of democracy within political parties is a major challenge in India. Explain your opinion on this statement.
	‘Democracy is an accountable, responsive and legitimate governance’. Explain this statement briefly.
	Explain any three reasons for the need of political parties. (OR) Writing the meaning of a political party, explain its any two main functions.

2025 Examination Questions (Main and Supplementary)

Question Category	Question Text (English)
Main Exam	Giuseppe Mazzini was a famous revolutionary of which country? (Italy) (MCQ).
	‘Police’ comes under which list in the Indian Constitution? (State list) (MCQ).
	Which of the following parties is a part of the ‘National Democratic Alliance’? (Bharatiya Janta Party) (MCQ).
	Who among the following gives recognition to political parties? (Election Commission) (MCQ).
	‘In Sri Lanka, relations between Sinhala and Tamil communities strained due to government policies’. Discuss any two such policies in brief.
	How was the local bodies made powerful and effective by amending the constitution in 1992? Mention any two provisions.
	Explain your opinion in favour of why political parties are needed in democracy.
	Explain your opinion on the following challenges for political parties in India: A) Lack of internal democracy in party. B) Challenge of dynastic succession.
	‘Indian society is still patriarchal, in which women face discriminations’. Discuss the statement in detail. (OR) ‘The Indian Constitution – makers have chosen the model of secular governance’. Discuss the statement in detail.
Supplementary Exam	Who founded the ‘Young Europe’ underground society? (Giuseppe Mazzini) (MCQ).
	A person who considers religion as the principal basis of the community, is called (Communal) (MCQ).
	Which party emerged as the largest political party in the Lok Sabha Election, 2019 in India? (Bhartiya Janta Party) (MCQ).
	In January 1871, the Prussian King, ___________ was proclaimed German Emperor in a ceremony held at Versailles (Fill-in-the-blank).
	Belgium model: Mention any two elements of Belgium model which saved the country from civil war.
	Make a practical analysis of ‘Sexual division of labour’ in Indian Society.
	‘Democracy is a system that establishes harmony is social diversity.’ Discuss the statement. (OR) Democracy is accountable, responsive and legitimate government.
	Give suggestions for reforms in political parties in India. (OR) What challenges are the political parties of India Facing? Discuss.

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