RBSE Class 10 Political Science 2026 Exam: Chapter-wise Important Questions
Power Sharing: Key Questions and Concepts
Chapter 13 carries 4 marks with one MCQ, one very short, and one short question. Focus on these critical areas:
- Which community was relatively prosperous and powerful in Belgium?
- Prudential reasons for power sharing emphasize ______.
- Percentage of French speakers in Brussels (80%).
- The 1956 Act recognizing Sinhala as Sri Lanka's official language.
- "Power sharing is the very spirit of democracy" - explain.
Essential Definitions and Arguments
Very Short Questions likely include:
- Define majoritarianism
- Explain "checks and balances" in democracy
- Provide one moral reason for power sharing
- Which city hosts the European Union headquarters?
- Which two communities conflicted in Brussels?
Short Answer Focus:
- Differentiate horizontal vs vertical power sharing
- Explain Belgium's community government model
- List three demands of Sri Lankan Tamils
- Justify "Power sharing is desirable" with two arguments
- How power sharing functions among pressure groups
Federalism: Critical Exam Topics
Chapter 2 (4 marks) features one MCQ and one long question. Prioritize:
- Subjects in the Concurrent List
- Number of scheduled languages in India
- Country examples: "Coming together" vs "holding together" federations
- Political head of Municipal Corporation
- Key steps toward decentralization (1992)
Long Answer Preparation
Practice these extensively:
- Explain legislative power distribution between Union and State
- Distinguish "coming together" and "holding together" federations
- Analyze India's language policy and conflict resolution
- Justify: "Federalism's formation tested democratic politics"
Gender, Religion, and Caste: Targeted Revision
Expect one MCQ, one very short, and one short question:
- Term for non-discrimination based on religion
- Reserved seats for women in India
- Forms of communalism (MCQ)
- Literacy rate among Indian women (approx.)
- Who said "Religion can't be separated from politics"?
Key Definitions and Analysis
Very Short Focus:
- Define feminism
- Explain occupational mobility
- Name two caste system reformers
- Define sexual division of labour
- Basis of secular state
Short Answer Essentials:
- Two constitutional provisions making India secular
- Two reasons for caste system decline
- Examples of gender discrimination today
- How caste gets politicized (two points)
- Differentiate communalism and secularism
Exam Strategy Insight: Questions may shift between short/long formats but core answers remain identical. Focus on concepts over format.
Political Parties: Must-Know Content
Critical MCQs:
- Identify national political parties
- Founder of Bahujan Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)
- Country with one-party system (China)
- Election symbol association: Lotus (BJP)
- Recognized national parties in 2019 (7)
Long Answer Mastery
Prepare these thoroughly:
- Functions of political parties in democracy
- Four major challenges facing parties
- Four reforms to strengthen parties
- Differentiate national and regional parties
- Analyze: "No party system suits all countries"
Outcomes of Democracy: Exam Focus
MCQ/Fill-in Focus:
- Democracy's evaluation criteria
- "Democracy is considered better because..."
- Basis of democracy: ______
- "In democracy, knowing decision process is ______"
- Non-democratic regimes suppress ______
Very Short Questions:
- Why democratic governments are legitimate?
- One merit of democracy
- Define transparency in democracy
- Basic outcome of democracy
- Why decisions get delayed in democracies?
Last-Minute Preparation Strategy
Actionable Checklist:
- Prioritize Chapter 2 (Federalism) and Chapter 4 (Political Parties) for long answers
- Memorize definitions in Chapter 3 (Gender/Religion/Caste)
- Review Power Sharing mechanisms through Belgium/Sri Lanka case studies
- Practice "difference between" questions using comparison tables
- Download chapter-wise PDFs via Board Zone Junior Telegram channel
Resource Recommendation:
- Telegram: @BoardZoneJunior for verified question PDFs (updated for 2026 syllabus)
- YouTube: Board Zone channel for video solutions (ideal for visual learners)
- Diagrams: Sketch federal structure flowcharts for 5-mark questions
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