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Social Science · 2026 · 5 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q26
(a) Describe the main functions of political parties.
(a)
Describe the main functions of political parties.
OR
(b)
Describe the main challenges before political parties in India.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Political parties contest election.
(ii) They put forward different policies and programmes.
(iii) They make laws.
(iv) They form and run government.
(v) They play the role of oppositions.
(vi) They shape public opinion.
(vii) They provide access to government machinery and welfare schemes.
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(b) Describe the main challenges before political parties in India.
(i) Lack of internal democracy.
(ii) Dynastic succession.
(iii) Growing role of money and muscle power.
(iv) Lack of meaningful choice.
(v) Lack of transparency.
(vi) Lack of equal opportunity.
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