Chapter 6 of Class 10 Civics (Political Science) titled Political Parties is very important for understanding how democracies function, how political parties operate, and what challenges they face. Here are free, NCERT-aligned PDF downloadable notes for the 2025-26 syllabus to help you revise smartly and efficiently.
📚 What You’ll Learn in This Chapter
- Why do societies need political parties?
- Main functions of political parties in a democratic system.
- How many types of party systems exist (one-party, two-party, multi-party).
- National vs State parties, criteria for recognition, symbols, and roles.
- Challenges faced by political parties (e.g. lack of internal democracy, dynastic politics, money/muscle power, accountability).
- Suggested reforms to strengthen political parties.
📂 Free PDF Notes Download Links
- Vedantu – Political Parties Chapter Notes PDF
Download from Vedantu (Political Parties PDF) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} - Byju’s – Political Parties Notes PDF
Download from Byju’s :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} - BoardStudy.in – Handwritten & Short Notes
Download from BoardStudy (Handwritten & Short) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} - Padhle.in – Political Parties + PYQs
Download from Padhle (Notes + PYQs) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
🧠 How to Use These Notes Effectively
- Read the NCERT textbook first to grasp the flow of concepts.
- Use these PDF notes to revise important definitions, functions, and role models of political parties.
- Make mind-maps or flashcards for the “challenges” and “reforms” sections – these often come in 3-5 mark questions.
- Look at examples of national vs state parties – their criteria, symbols, and recognition.
- Compare different party systems globally (one-party / two-party / multi-party) for better understanding.
- Revision just before exam: skim through the PDF notes, re-read challenges + reforms, and list them out from memory.
