SEBA Class 10 Political Science Chapter 1 MCQs – Indian Democracy (2026–27)
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This chapter explains the meaning of democracy, features of Indian democracy, and the working of democratic institutions in India. The SEBA Class 10 Political Science Chapter 1 MCQs Indian Democracy focus on constitutional values, rule of law, fundamental rights, elections, and democratic governance, which are frequently asked in HSLC examinations.
By practising these Class 10 SEBA Political Science MCQ practice questions, students can improve conceptual clarity, accuracy, and exam confidence. This page also includes HSLC Political Science Chapter 1 MCQs previous year questions along with extra objective questions for complete preparation for the HSLC 2026–27 Political Science examination.
SEBA HSLC Class 10 Political Science Chapter 1 MCQs – Indian Democracy (45 MCQs Pattern)
Table of Contents
A. Previous Year MCQs Questions with Answers
Q.1 Who presided over the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly? [HSLC 2018]
(a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Dr. Sacchidananda Sinha
(d) N. Gopalaswami Ayenger
Answer: (c) Dr. Sacchidananda Sinha
Q.2 Who among the following persons was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India? [HSLC 2019]
(a) N. Gopalaswami
(b) K.M. Munshi
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) D.P. Khaitan
Answer: (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
Q.3 Which word was incorporated in the Preamble of Indian Constitution through the 42nd amendment in 1976? [HSLC 2020]
(a) Sovereign
(b) Democratic
(c) Republic
(d) Socialist
Answer: (d) Socialist
Q.4 The British Government sent the Cabinet Mission to India in— [HSLC 2022]
(a) March 1945
(b) March 1946
(c) March 1947
(d) March 1944
Answer: (b) March 1946
Q.5 Through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment of 1976 three important words were incorporated in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. These words are— [HSLC 2023]
(a) Sovereign, Republic, Unity
(b) Socialist, Secular, Unity
(c) Democratic, Republic, Unity
(d) Secular, Sovereign, Unity
Answer: (b) Socialist, Secular, Unity
Q.6 The Government of India Act, 1935— [HSLC 2023]
(i) Introduced federal system in India.
(ii) Introduced a parliamentary form of government in a limited form in pre-independence India.
(a) Both (i) and (ii) are correct
(b) Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
(c) Only (i) is correct
(d) Only (ii) is correct
Answer: (a) Both (i) and (ii) are correct
Q.7 Which one of the following persons was a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India? [HSLC 2024]
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
(c) Syed Muhammad Sadulla
(d) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: (c) Syed Muhammad Sadulla
Q.8 Find out the feature(s) of the federal system of India from the alternatives given below: [HSLC 2024]
(i) Provision of separate constitution for the constituent states
(ii) Dual citizenship
(A) Only (i) is correct
(B) Only (ii) is correct
(C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct
(D) Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
Answer: (D) Both (i) and (ii) are incorrect
Q.9 Why is a democratic government regarded as a better choice over other forms of government? [HSLC 2025]
(i) It promotes equality among citizens.
(ii) It ensures economic development.
(iii) It provides a method of resolving conflict.
(a) (i), (ii)
(b) (i), (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii)
Answer: (d) (i), (ii), (iii)
Q.10 Two statements are given below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). [HSLC 2025]
Assertion (A):
To grasp the inner spirit of the Constitution, one should go through the Preamble of the Constitution.
Reason (R):
Each and every word mentioned in the Preamble bears ideals, philosophy and objectives of the Constitution.
(a) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
(c) Both (A) and (R) are true; but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(d) Both (A) and (R) are true; and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Answer: (d) Both (A) and (R) are true; and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Extra HSLC Pattern MCQs Questions with Answers
Q.1 When did the Indian Constitution come into force?
(a) 15 August 1947
(b) 26 November 1949
(c) 26 January 1950
(d) 9 December 1946
Answer: (c) 26 January 1950
Q.2 Between which period was India governed under the Government of India Act, 1935?
(a) 1945–1947
(b) 1946–1949
(c) 1947–1950
(d) 1947–1952
Answer: (c) 1947–1950
Q.3 Who was the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Answer: (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q.4 How many sittings of the Constituent Assembly were held?
(a) Nine
(b) Ten
(c) Eleven
(d) Twelve
Answer: (c) Eleven
Q.5 The Drafting Committee was constituted on—
(a) 9 December 1946
(b) 29 August 1947
(c) 26 November 1949
(d) 26 January 1950
Answer: (b) 29 August 1947
Q.6 Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(d) K.M. Munshi
Answer: (c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q.7 Which body initiated the formation of the Constituent Assembly?
(a) Simon Commission
(b) Cripps Mission
(c) Cabinet Mission
(d) Wavell Plan
Answer: (c) Cabinet Mission
Q.8 When was the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly held?
(a) 15 August 1947
(b) 9 December 1946
(c) 26 November 1949
(d) 13 December 1946
Answer: (b) 9 December 1946
Q.9 Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?
(a) Sovereign and Republic
(b) Socialist and Secular
(c) Democratic and Republic
(d) Unity and Integrity
Answer: (b) Socialist and Secular
Q.10 The 42nd Constitutional Amendment was passed in the year—
(a) 1975
(b) 1976
(c) 1977
(d) 1978
Answer: (b) 1976
Q.11 Assertion (A): The Preamble is regarded as the soul of the Constitution.
Reason (R): The Preamble explains the ideals and objectives of the Constitution.
(a) (A) true, (R) false
(b) (A) false, (R) true
(c) Both true, but (R) not correct explanation
(d) Both true and (R) is correct explanation
Answer: (d)
Q.12 Assertion (A): India is called a Republic.
Reason (R): The Head of the State is elected and not hereditary.
(a) (A) true, (R) false
(b) (A) false, (R) true
(c) Both true, but (R) not correct explanation
(d) Both true and (R) is correct explanation
Answer: (d)
Q.13 Which of the following are ideals mentioned in the Preamble?
(i) Justice (ii) Liberty (iii) Equality (iv) Fraternity
(a) (i), (ii)
(b) (i), (ii), (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer: (d)
Q.14 Which of the following words describe the nature of the Indian State?
(i) Sovereign (ii) Socialist (iii) Secular (iv) Republic
(a) (i), (ii)
(b) (i), (iii)
(c) (ii), (iii), (iv)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Answer: (d)
Q.15 Match List A with List B and choose the correct answer:
(i) Drafting Committee Chairman
(ii) First sitting President
(iii) Permanent President
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
(c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(a) (i)-(c), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(a)
(b) (i)-(a), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c)
(c) (i)-(b), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(a)
(d) (i)-(c), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b)
Answer: (a)
Q.16 Arrange the following events in correct chronological order:
(i) Constitution came into force (ii) Drafting Committee formed (iii) First sitting
(a) (i), (ii), (iii)
(b) (iii), (ii), (i)
(c) (ii), (iii), (i)
(d) (iii), (i), (ii)
Answer: (b)
Q.17 Which Latin word is the English word ‘Federation’ derived from?
(a) Foeder
(b) Foedus
(c) Federalis
(d) Federatio
Answer: (b) Foedus
Q.18 Which country is regarded as the ‘Homeland of Federation’?
(a) Canada
(b) England
(c) USA
(d) India
Answer: (c) USA
Q.19 India has been described as a ‘Union of States’ in—
(a) Preamble
(b) Article 1
(c) Directive Principles
(d) Fundamental Rights
Answer: (b) Article 1
Q.20 Which Act introduced federal system in pre-independence India?
(a) Indian Councils Act, 1909
(b) Government of India Act, 1919
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
Answer: (c) Government of India Act, 1935
Q.21 India is called a ‘Quasi-federal’ state because—
(a) States can secede
(b) There is dual citizenship
(c) Centre is more powerful than states
(d) States have separate constitutions
Answer: (c) Centre is more powerful than states
Q.22 Assertion (A): India does not have dual citizenship.
Reason (R): One citizen can be a citizen of only India.
(a) (A) true, (R) false
(b) (A) false, (R) true
(c) Both true, but (R) not correct explanation
(d) Both true and (R) is correct explanation
Answer: (d)
Q.23 Which body resolves centre–state conflicts in India?
(a) Finance Commission
(b) Election Commission
(c) Sarkaria Commission
(d) Planning Commission
Answer: (c) Sarkaria Commission
Q.24 In which year was the Sarkaria Commission set up?
(a) 1976
(b) 1980
(c) 1983
(d) 1986
Answer: (c) 1983
Q.25 Which term is used by political analysts to describe Indian federalism?
(a) Rigid Federation
(b) Dual Federation
(c) Cooperative Federation
(d) Loose Union
Answer: (c) Cooperative Federation
Q.26 Which of the following is NOT a feature of Indian federalism?
(a) One Constitution
(b) Strong Centre
(c) Dual citizenship
(d) Distribution of powers
Answer: (c) Dual citizenship
Q.27 How many Houses does the Indian Parliament have?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
Answer: (b) Two
Q.28 Which of the following is a part of the Indian Parliament?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Supreme Court
(c) President
(d) Election Commission
Answer: (c) President
Q.29 The House of the People is known as—
(a) Rajya Sabha
(b) Lok Sabha
(c) Vidhan Sabha
(d) Vidhan Parishad
Answer: (b) Lok Sabha
Q.30 Parliamentary form of government in India is influenced mainly by—
(a) USA
(b) Canada
(c) England
(d) France
Answer: (c) England
Q.31 Assertion (A): India is a Parliamentary Democratic country.
Reason (R): Administration is run by elected representatives.
(a) (A) true, (R) false
(b) (A) false, (R) true
(c) Both true, but (R) not correct explanation
(d) Both true and (R) is correct explanation
Answer: (d)
Q.32 Which of the following makes India different from England?
(a) Bicameral legislature
(b) Written constitution
(c) Parliamentary system
(d) Cabinet system
Answer: (b) Written constitution
Q.33 The Head of the State in India is—
(a) Hereditary
(b) Appointed
(c) Elected
(d) Nominated
Answer: (c) Elected
Q.34 Which of the following ideals was first proposed by Pandit Nehru?
(a) Objective Resolution
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Federal System
(d) Parliamentary Democracy
Answer: (a) Objective Resolution
Q.35 When were the Objective Resolutions accepted?
(a) 9 December 1946
(b) 13 December 1946
(c) 22 January 1947
(d) 15 August 1947
Answer: (c) 22 January 1947
Q.36 Which of the following was NOT included in Objective Resolution?
(a) Social justice
(b) Equality
(c) Dual citizenship
(d) World peace
Answer: (c) Dual citizenship
Q.37 Assertion (A): The people of India are the source of all powers.
Reason (R): Sovereignty lies with the Constitution.
(a) (A) true, (R) false
(b) (A) false, (R) true
(c) Both true, but (R) not correct explanation
(d) Both false
Answer: (a)
Q.38 Which word signifies absence of state religion?
(a) Sovereign
(b) Socialist
(c) Secular
(d) Republic
Answer: (c) Secular
Q.39 Which ideal ensures dignity of the individual?
(a) Justice
(b) Liberty
(c) Equality
(d) Fraternity
Answer: (d) Fraternity
Q.40 Match the following:
List A
(i) Socialist
(ii) Secular
(iii) Republic
List B
(a) No state religion
(b) Elected Head of State
(c) Equal distribution of wealth
(a) (i)-(c), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b)
(b) (i)-(a), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c)
(c) (i)-(b), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(a)
(d) (i)-(c), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(a)
Answer: (a)
Q.41 Which economy is followed in India?
(a) Capitalist
(b) Socialist
(c) Mixed
(d) Feudal
Answer: (c) Mixed
Q.42 India is internally and externally independent. This reflects—
(a) Republic
(b) Sovereignty
(c) Democracy
(d) Federalism
Answer: (b) Sovereignty
Q.43 Which amendment added ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’?
(a) 24th
(b) 42nd
(c) 44th
(d) 52nd
Answer: (b) 42nd
Q.44 Assertion (A): Governors are appointed by the Centre.
Reason (R): India has a unitary form of government.
(a) (A) true, (R) false
(b) (A) false, (R) true
(c) Both true, but (R) not correct explanation
(d) Both false
Answer: (a)
Q.45 Which feature weakens the federal character of India?
(a) Written Constitution
(b) Distribution of powers
(c) Appointment of Governors
(d) Bicameral legislature
Answer: (c) Appointment of Governors
Q.46 The Indian Constitution was finally signed on—
(a) 9 December 1946
(b) 29 August 1947
(c) 26 November 1949
(d) 26 January 1950
Answer: (c) 26 November 1949
Q.47 Who signed the final draft of the Constitution?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Answer: (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q.48 Which body prepares the draft of the Constitution?
(a) Constituent Assembly
(b) Cabinet Mission
(c) Drafting Committee
(d) Parliament
Answer: (c) Drafting Committee
Q.49 India’s Parliamentary democracy is best described as—
(a) Borrowed blindly
(b) Copied from USA
(c) Indianised system
(d) Presidential system
Answer: (c) Indianised system
Q.50 Which system ensures responsibility of government to the people?
(a) Federal system
(b) Parliamentary system
(c) Unitary system
(d) Presidential system
Answer: (b) Parliamentary system
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