To reform the party system, which of the following tasks have been made compulsory for the political parties?…

Question

To reform the party system, which of the following tasks have been made compulsory for the political parties? Choose the most appropriate option.
I. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to file income tax returns.
II. It is now compulsory for all parties to have one-third women candidates.
III. It is now compulsory for all the political parties to hold their organisational election.
IV. It is now compulsory for all candidates to disclose information about pending criminal cases against them through affidavit.

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **Option C — Only I, III and IV are correct.** Statements I and III were made compulsory by the Election Commission (filing income tax returns and holding organisational elections). Statement IV was made mandatory by the Supreme Court (filing affidavit disclosing criminal cases). Statement II (one-third women candidates) is only a *suggestion*, not yet made compulsory. Source: How can parties be reformed?, Chapter 4 ## Explanation The key distinction here is between what has **already been made compulsory** (reforms that are in force) and what are merely **suggestions** (reforms proposed but not yet accepted). The textbook clearly states that the one-third women candidates rule is a suggestion, not a mandate — making Statement II incorrect. Examiners specifically test this distinction.

Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question