MODEL PAPER - 1 [2026] — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Two party system :
In a democratic system power usually changes between two main parties, several other parties may exists but only the two main parties have a serious chance of winning majority of seats to form government is known as Two Party System.

Advantages :
i. Several other parties contest election.
ii. Clarity of manifestoes and programs.
iii. Political stability.
iv. Fair chance of competition among parties.
v. Representation of various ideologies.
Disadvantages :
i. Limited choice to the voters.
ii. Limited representation.
iii. Limited scope for plural society.