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SAMPLE PAPER
SET-I
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Time Allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 100
General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Question numbers 1 to 10 are of two marks each. The answer to these questions should not exceed 50 words each.
(iv)Question numbers 11 to 20 are of four marks each. The answer to these questions should not exceed 100 words each.
(v) Question numbers 21 to 25 are of eight marks each. The answer to these questions should not exceed 200 words each.
Q.1. Positivists regard coerciveness
as the essence of the obligatory nature of law . Explain two grounds of
law Explain two grounds on which this view has been questioned.
(2)
Q.2. What do you understand by
"protective discrimination"
?
(2)
Q.3. What is an egalitarian society
?
(2)
Q.4. Who is citizen
?
(2)
Q.5. Distinguish between a "Social
Service State" and a "Welfare State"
.
(2)
Q.6. How 42nd
amendment of the Indian constitution established the supremacy of the
Directive principles ? (2)
Q.7. Describe "Referendum" and
"Initiative" as Direct Democratic Devices
.
(2)
Q.8. Mention two conditions necessary for the
successful functioning of the electoral system
.
(2)
Q.9. How is the mayor elected ? What are his
functions
?
(2)
Q.10. Describe the composition of National Development
Council (NDC)
.
(2)
Q.11. Mention some of the steps which the Indian State has
taken to secure Social Justice in India
.
(4)
Q.12. Bring out the relationship between rights and duties
.
(4)
Q.13. How State promotes welfare programs ? Mention
programs
.
(4)
Q.14. Mention the steps taken by the govt. to implement
some of the Directive Principles
.
(4)
Q.15. What is the meaning of territorial representation ?
Write two merits and one demerit of this system
? (4)
Q.16. What is the relevance of to the political system
?
(4)
Q.17. Describe briefly the agencies through which public
opinion is expressed
.
(4)
Q.18. Describe the role of opposition parties in India
.
(4)
Q.19. Describe the compopsition and functions of the Zila
Parishad
.
(4)
Q.20. What is the nature of Planning Commission ? Mention
its main Objectives
.
(4)
Q.21. Critically examine the concept of
Marxism.
Or
Summarise views of
Gandhiji on Western civilisation and decentralisation of economic
power.
(8)
Q.22. Explain "Right to Equality" contained in
Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution
.
(8)
Or
Explain the nature
of various writs that ensures people"s right to Constitutional Remedies
.
Q.23. What NDA stands for in Indian Party System ? What is
its programme and policies
?
(8)
Q.24. What is Communalism ? How is it a challenge to
Indian Democracy ? Suggest measures to combat it
. (8)
Q.25. Evaluate the role of India in the United Nations
.
(8)
Or
Describe major global
challenges which the world is facing today .
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