< b="" />Main Topics covered in the CBSE Class 10 Civics syllabus:< />

1. Power Sharing:
- Different forms of power sharing in democracy
- Horizontal and vertical power sharing
- Power sharing in different levels of government
- Power sharing between different social groups

2. Federalism:
- Understanding the concept of federalism
- The division of power between the central and state governments
- The importance of federalism in a diverse country like India
- Advantages and challenges of federalism

3. Democracy and Diversity:
- Understanding the relationship between democracy and diversity
- The importance of accommodating social diversity in democracy
- The role of social divisions and politics in society
- Challenges faced by democracies in managing diversity

4. Gender, Religion, and Caste:
- Understanding the concepts of gender, religion, and caste
- Examining the role of gender, religion, and caste in society and politics
- The struggle for gender equality and social justice
- Constitutional provisions for the protection of gender, religious, and caste rights

5. Popular Struggles and Movements:
- Examining various popular struggles and movements in India and the world
- Understanding the role of social movements in bringing about social change
- The significance of the Right to Information (RTI) movement in India
- The impact of popular struggles on democracy

6. Political Parties:
- Understanding the role and functions of political parties
- Examining the various political parties in India and their ideologies
- The importance of political parties in a democracy
- Challenges faced by political parties and their reforms

7. Outcomes of Democracy:
- Assessing the outcomes of democracy in different countries
- Understanding the principles of accountability and responsiveness in a democracy
- Challenges and limitations of democracy in delivering outcomes
- The importance of political and social equality in a democracy

8. Challenges to Democracy:
- Examining the various challenges faced by democracy in India and the world
- Understanding the role of poverty, illiteracy, and inequality in challenging democracy
- The impact of communalism, casteism, and regionalism on democracy
- Strategies to strengthen democracy and overcome challenges

By covering these topics, the CBSE Class 10 Civics syllabus aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and functioning of democracy, power sharing, diversity, and the challenges faced by democratic systems.