Class ten civics NCERT and additional questions

Class Ten Civics

Unit 3: Democratic Politics – II (50 Periods)

Chapter 1: Power Sharing (NCERT Solutions)

  • Case Studies of Belgium and Sri Lanka
  • Why power sharing is desirable?
  • Forms of Power Sharing

Chapter 2: Federalism(NCERT Solutions)

  • What is Federalism?
  • What makes India a Federal Country?
  • How is Federalism practised?
  • Decentralization in India

Chapter 3: Democracy and Diversity:

  • Case Studies of Mexico
  • Differences, similarities and divisions
  • Politics of social divisions

Note: The chapter ‘Democracy and Diversity’ to be assessed in the Periodic Tests only and will not be evaluated in the Board Examination.


Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and Caste:

  • Gender and Politics
  • Religion, Communalism and Politics
  • Caste and Politics


Chapter 5: Popular Struggles and Movements:

  • Popular Struggles in Nepal and Bolivia
  • Mobilization and Organization
  • Pressure Groups and Movements

Note: The chapter ‘Popular Struggles and Movements’ to be assessed in the Periodic Tests only and will not be evaluated in the Board Examination.


Chapter 6: Political Parties:

  • Why do we need Political Parties?
  • How many Parties should we have?
  • National Political Parties
  • State Parties
  • Challenges to Political Parties
  • How can Parties be reformed?


Chapter 7: Outcomes of Democracy:

  • How do we assess democracy’s outcomes?
  • Accountable, responsive and legitimate government
  • Economic growth and development
  • Reduction of inequality and poverty
  • Accommodation of social diversity
  • Dignity and freedom of the citizens


Chapter 8: Challenges to Democracy:

  • Thinking about challenges
  • Thinking about Political Reforms
  • Redefining democracy

Note: The chapter ‘Challenges to Democracy’ to be assessed in the Periodic Tests only and will not be evaluated in Board Examination.