Q1. [3] § How many parties should we have? § National parties § State parties
Describe any three features of Multiparty System.
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2025 32/4/1 Q28
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Model Answer
Features of Multiparty System:
- Multiple parties compete: Several parties contest elections and more than two parties have a reasonable chance of coming to power, either on their own or in alliance with others.
- Coalition governments: The government is formed by various parties coming together in a coalition, as no single party easily wins a majority on its own.
- Political representation of diverse interests: This system allows a variety of interests and opinions to enjoy political representation, though it can appear messy and sometimes leads to political instability.
Source: Chapter 4 — How many parties should we have?
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Explanation
- The examiner expects three distinct, named points — just listing them earns full marks.
- All three features come directly from the textbook paragraph on multiparty system, so quote/paraphrase those lines closely.
- Avoid writing extra background about two-party or one-party systems — that wastes words on a 3-mark question.
- Underline or bold the feature heading (as shown) to help the examiner award marks quickly.
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