AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
The word partisan means being strongly committed to one side, party, or viewpoint, with an inability to take a balanced view.
Partisanship is inseparable from a political party because a party represents a part of society — it stands for particular policies, upholds certain interests, and supports specific sections of people. A party must take sides; without partisanship, it would have no distinct identity or purpose.
Source: Democratic Politics – II, Chapter 4, 'Meaning' section
Examiners look for two things: (1) a clear definition of 'partisan/partisanship' using the textbook's own language, and (2) the logical link — the word "party" comes from "part," so representing a part of society and taking a side is the very essence of a party. Quote or closely paraphrase the boxed definition in the textbook. Do not pad with examples of specific parties.