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"The blend of… (Class 10 Social Science 2026, Q27A)

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Social ScienceCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2026, set 32/1/1 · 5 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 10 Social Science 2026: question 27(A)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2026, paper 32/1/1, section C, question 27(A), for 5 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q27(A) · 5 marks · Long answerOutcomes of Democracy

"The blend of accountability, responsiveness and legitimacy forms the foundation of a democratic government." Examine the statement.

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2026 board paper, set 32/1/1.

Hints

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Hint 1

Explain each of the three terms separately.

Hint 2

Which democratic practices strengthen them?

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Democracy lets citizens elect their representatives and control rulers through elections.

    1 mark

  2. Accountability: the government answers to the citizens, who can question decisions, and procedures must be followed before decisions are made.

    1 mark

  3. Responsiveness: democratic governments aim to meet the needs and expectations of the people.

    1 mark

  4. Transparency: citizens have the right and means to examine how decisions are taken, and institutions let them take part in decision-making.

    1 mark

  5. Legitimacy: democracy is accepted as people's own government, strengthened by free and fair elections, open debate and the right to information.

    1 mark

Answer: Accountability, responsiveness and legitimacy together make a democratic government answerable, transparent and accepted by the people.

Where the marks are

  • Elected rulers (1 mark)
  • Accountability (1 mark)
  • Responsiveness (1 mark)
  • Transparency and participation (1 mark)
  • Legitimacy with supporting practices (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Outcomes of Democracy, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2026 board paper, set 32/1/1: every question, by section.

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