Chapter 3: Competition and Struggle in Democracy

VVI questions — the ones the board asked most (14)

1. Q1Long answer4 marksAsked: 2023

   How do political parties contribute to the development of the country ?

   

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   Model answer · role of political parties in development

   1. 1.Political parties determine the direction of development by forming public opinion and conveying public problems to the government. Political parties connect the thoughts and emotions of the people of the country and put these views before the government. They bring out the problems of different classes, castes, and religions to the government, and this public opinion decides the direction of national development.1 mark
   2. 2.Political parties formulate the policies and programs that form the basis of the country's economic and social development. For national development, the government prepares different types of policies and programmes, which must be approved by legislation. With the help of ruling and opposition parties, legislation is passed for these policies and programmes, laying the foundation of economic and social development.1 mark
   3. 3.As an opposition, political parties ensure transparency and accountability in development work by criticizing the government's wrong policies. It is necessary that the opposition, in spite of opposing, should do constructive criticism of the government. This criticism keeps a check on wrong policies and keeps the ruling party accountable, so that development work is carried out with transparency.1 mark
   4. 4.Political parties maintain peace and stability in the country by establishing coordination among various social groups, which is essential for development. Political parties have members of different castes, religions, levels and genders, and these representatives immediately solve any dispute that occurs, keeping unity and peace in the state. Political stability, brought about by this coordination, is one of the main conditions of national development.1 mark

   • Write "public opinion" and "problems" together in the first paragraph.
   • Use both "policies" and "programs" in the second paragraph with legislation.
   • Name "opposition" and "transparency" together in the third paragraph.

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2. Q2Long answer4 marksAsked: 2023

   What provisions have been made in the Indian Constitution for the establishment of a secular society ? Explain in detail.

   

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   Model answer · secularism in Indian Constitution

   1. 1.The Indian Constitution does not grant the status of an official religion to any particular religion. India is a secular country and the state does not favour or promote any one religion over another. All religions are treated equally, and no religion has been given a special or superior place in the governance of the country.1 mark
   2. 2.Under Article 15 of the Constitution, discrimination on the basis of religion is strictly prohibited. No citizen can be discriminated against on the ground of religion. This provision ensures that every citizen, irrespective of the religion he or she follows, is treated equally.1 mark
   3. 3.Articles 25 to 28 grant all citizens the freedom to profess, practice, and propagate their religion. Every citizen of India has the freedom to follow the religion of his or her choice, to perform its practices, and to spread the teachings of that religion among others. This freedom applies equally to persons of every religious community living in India.1 mark
   4. 4.The Constitution gives all religious communities the right to manage their religious affairs and establish educational institutions. Every religious community has the right to manage its own religious affairs and to establish and manage educational institutions of its choice. In this way, the Constitution ensures that no religious community is deprived of the right to organise its own religious affairs and educational institutions.1 mark

   • Write 'official religion' clearly in the first paragraph to show no religion has been given state status.
   • Mention 'Article 15' by number along with the word 'discrimination' in the second paragraph.
   • Name 'Articles 25 to 28' with the word 'freedom', and in the last paragraph write both 'religious affairs' and 'educational institutions'.

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3. Q3Long answer4 marksAsked: 2021

   Discuss the condition of women in various aspects of life in the context of India.

   

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   Model answer · condition of women in India

   1. 1.The literacy rate of women in India is significantly lower compared to men. Due to this low literacy rate, women are not able to get equal opportunities and awareness as men in different fields of life, which keeps them backward in society.1 mark
   2. 2.Women's participation in higher education and high-paying jobs remains very limited. Very few women reach up to higher education and even fewer get entry into well-paid and respectable jobs, so their role in the economic progress of the country remains restricted.1 mark
   3. 3.Due to the patriarchal mindset in Indian society, women are often confined to domestic work. Society expects women to look after household chores and the family, and this patriarchal thinking does not allow them to come out and work in other fields along with men.1 mark
   4. 4.The number of women in the field of political representation is very low compared to men. Although women later demanded political representation and got representation in local bodies through the 73rd and 74th amendment, their number in higher political institutions and leadership positions is still very small as compared to men.1 mark

   • Write 'literacy rate' clearly while comparing women and men in point 1.
   • Mention both 'higher education' and 'participation' together in point 2.
   • Use the exact words 'patriarchal' and 'domestic work' in point 3.

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4. Q4Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021

   What do you mean by gender discrimination ?

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   1. Gender division refers to the unequal social roles assigned by society to men and women. This gender division is called gender discrimination.

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5. Q5Short answer2 marksAsked: 2021

   Why did India adopt multi-party system ?

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   1. India is a vast and diverse country where various social, cultural, and linguistic groups exist. Due to this diversity, a single party or even two parties cannot represent the interests of all the people living in…

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6. Q6Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022

   Define secret ballot.

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   1. Secret ballot is a process in which a voter casts their vote for their preferred candidate or party, and it remains confidential as to whom they have voted for.

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7. Q7Short answer2 marksAsked: 2022

   Define secret ballot.

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   1. Secret ballot is a system in which a voter casts his/her vote in favour of the candidate or party of choice, and no one comes to know whom he/she has voted for.

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8. Q8Short answer2 marksAsked: 2023

   What is the need of political parties in a democracy ?

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   1. Political parties act as a bridge between government and people. They put the problems and necessities of the people before the government and take the government's welfare projects and programmes to the people.

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9. Q9Short answer2 marksAsked: 2023

   What were the main objectives of the Right to Information Movement ?

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   1. The main objective of the Right to Information movement was to ensure transparency and accountability in government functions. People demanded that the working of the government should be open and clear to the common…

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10. Q10Short answer2 marksAsked: 2024

    Why has India adopted multi-party system ?

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    1. India is a vast and diverse country where various social, cultural, and linguistic groups exist. Due to this huge diversity, people of different castes, religions, regions and genders have their own distinct problems…

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11. Q11Short answer2 marksAsked: 2024

    What were the main demands of the Indian Farmer's Union ?

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    1. Indian Farmer Union demanded to increase the government's cost price of sugarcane and wheat.

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12. Q12Short answer2 marksAsked: 2026

    What was the main objective of Narmada Bachao Andolan?

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    1. The main objective of the Narmada Bachao Andolan was to stop the construction of large dams being built on the Narmada River.

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13. Q13Short answer2 marksAsked: 2026

    What do you understand by Anti-defection law ?

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    1. The Anti-Defection Law is a law designed to prevent elected representatives from changing their political party.

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14. Q14Short answer2 marksAsked: 2026

    Why are political parties called the lifeblood of democracy ?

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    1. Political parties are called the 'life blood of democracy' because they have become a part of life in democratic countries. They work as a link between government and the people. They put the people's problems before…

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Objective questions with the board’s key (10)

1. 1. Bihar Board 2026

   Which of the following countries does not have a multiparty system ?

   • (A) India
   • (B) Pakistan
   • (C) China ✓
   • (D) Nepal

   Answer: (C)

2. 2. Bihar Board 2026

   What is the name of the coalition of Central Government of India ?

   • (A) National Democratic Alliance ✓
   • (B) United Progressive Alliance
   • (C) Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan)
   • (D) None of these

   Answer: (A)

3. 3. Bihar Board 2026

   When was democracy restored permanently in Nepal ?

   • (A) 2006
   • (B) 2007
   • (C) 2008 ✓
   • (D) 1990

   Answer: (C)

4. 4. Bihar Board 2026

   Who among the following led the Sampurna Kranti in Bihar?

   • (A) Morarji Desai
   • (B) Indira Gandhi
   • (C) Jayaprakash Narayan ✓
   • (D) Sharad Yadav

   Answer: (C)

5. 5. Bihar Board 2026

   In which country was the foundation of political parties first laid?

   • (A) India
   • (B) France
   • (C) Britain ✓
   • (D) America

   Answer: (C)

6. 6. Bihar Board 2025

   Which of the following is not a pressure group ?

   • (A) Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
   • (B) All India Trade Union Congress
   • (C) Indian National Congress ✓
   • (D) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh

   Answer: (C)

7. 7. Bihar Board 2025

   Biju Janata Dal belongs to which state ?

   • (A) Bihar
   • (B) Jharkhand
   • (C) Odisha ✓
   • (D) Chattisgarh

   Answer: (C)

8. 8. Bihar Board 2025

   Where was Shetkari organization established ?

   • (A) Rajasthan
   • (B) Uttar Pradesh
   • (C) Bihar
   • (D) Maharashtra ✓

   Answer: (D)

9. 9. Bihar Board 2025

   Who allots election symbols to political parties?

   • (A) Government of India
   • (B) Constitution of India
   • (C) Election Commission ✓
   • (D) President

   Answer: (C)

10. 10. Bihar Board 2025

    Who formed Lok Janshakti Party ?

    • (A) Ram Vilas Paswan ✓
    • (B) Mulayam Singh
    • (C) Kanshi Ram
    • (D) Sharad Yadav

    Answer: (A)

Questions parents and students ask

How many marks does "Competition and Struggle in Democracy" carry in Bihar Board Class 10 Social Science?

In the Bihar Board papers of 2021–2026, this chapter carried about 4 marks and about 6 questions a year; by marks it ranks 5 in Social Science.

Which are the most important (VVI) questions of "Competition and Struggle in Democracy"?

The 14 questions above are from the board’s real papers, each with the years it was asked; the most-asked come first with their full model answers. All 14 written questions of this chapter, with answers, are in the AskMedha app.

Do the answers follow the board’s marking scheme?

BSEB does not publish a marking scheme. Each answer is written point by point on a structure derived from past papers and checked by a second, independent model; it is never called the board’s official scheme.