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Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Read the following statements about the functions of political parties and choose the correct option : I. Political parties build public opinion. II. Political parties play the role of the opposition. III. Political parties present their programmes to the public. IV. Political parties make foreign policy.
  1. A Only I, II and III are correct.
  2. B Only II, III and IV are correct.
  3. C Only I, III and IV are correct.
  4. D Only I, II and IV are correct.
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Model Answer

Option A: Only I, II and III are correct.

Making foreign policy is the function of the government, not political parties. Parties build public opinion, play the role of opposition, and present programmes to voters.

Source: Democratic Politics, Chapter 4 — Functions of Political Parties

Explanation

The textbook lists seven functions of political parties, and foreign policy-making is not among them — that is a function of the government/executive. Statements I (shaping public opinion), II (role of opposition), and III (putting forward policies/programmes) are directly mentioned in the textbook's "Functions" section. Eliminating Statement IV makes Option A the only correct choice.

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