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Date : 05. 08. 2024 ] [ Max. Marks : 80

Qn.
Value Points Marks
Nos.
I. Four choices are given for each of the following
questions / incomplete statements. Choose the
correct answer and write the complete answer along
with its letter of alphabet. 10 × 1 = 10
1. The Constitution of India came into force on
(A) 26th January, 1950
(B) 26th November, 1949
(C) 15th August, 1947
(D) 11th December, 1946
Ans.
(A) 26th January, 1950 1
2. According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar this Article is the soul
and heart of our constitution
(A) Article-01 (B) Article-21
(C) Article-32 (D) Article-51
Ans.
(C) Article-32 1
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Value Points Marks
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3. The term of the office of the members of Rajya Sabha
(A) 5 years (B) 6 years
(C) 8 years (D) 10 years
Ans.
(B) 6 years 1
4. ‘‘Equal pay for equal work.’’ This principle is
(A) Socialist principles
(B) Gandhian principles
(C) Liberal principles
(D) Humanitarian principle
Ans.
(A) Socialist principles 1
5. The Custodian of our constitution is the
(A) President (B) Prime Minister
(C) Parliament (D) Supreme Court
Ans.
(D) Supreme Court 1
6. The Governor is appointed by
(A) The Prime Minister (B) The President
(C) The Vice-President (D) Chief Judge for a State
Ans.
(B) The President 1
7. The lower house of the State Legislature is
(A) Vidhan Sabha
(B) Vidhan Parishad
(C) Vidhan Mandala
(D) Vidhan Soudha
Ans.
(A) Vidhan Sabha 1
8. The highest court in a state
(A) Lok Adalat (B) Session Court
(C) High Court (D) Civil Court
Ans.
(C) High Court 1
9. The backbone of Panchayat Raj system is
(A) Village Panchayat (B) Taluk Panchayat
(C) Gram Sabha (D) Zilla Panchayat
Ans.
(C) Gram Sabha 1

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Qn.
Value Points Marks
Nos.
10. The headquarters of Karnataka Public Service
Commission is at
(A) Belagavi (B) Kalaburagi
(C) Mysuru (D) Bengaluru
Ans.
(D) Bengaluru 1
II. Match the following list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and write the
answer along with its letter of alphabet :
5×1=5
11. A B
a) The President i) Head of Rajya Sabha
b) The Vice President ii) Head of the Nation
c) The Prime Minister iii) Assistant Minister to
Cabinet Minister
d) The Speaker iv) Head of the Union
Government
e) Deputy Minister v) Head of Lok Sabha
vi) They assist Cabinet
rank and State
Ministers
vii) Assistant Minister to
State Minister
Ans.
A B
a) The President ii) Head of the Nation
b) The Vice President i) Head of Rajya Sabha
c) The Prime Minister iv) Head of the Union
Government
d) The Speaker v) Head of Lok Sabha
e) Deputy Minister vi) They assist Cabinet
rank and State
Ministers 5
III. Answer the following questions in a word or sentence
each : 15 × 1 = 15

12. Who moved objective resolution in the Constituent

Assembly of India ?
Ans.
Jawaharlal Nehru. 1

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Qn.
Value Points Marks
Nos.
13. Define Single Citizenship.
Ans.
The only citizenship that the citizens of India enjoy its
national citizenship. 1
14. When was the Right to Property removed from the list of
Fundamental Rights of our constitution ?
Ans.
1978. 1
15. Which country influenced to adopt the Fundamental
Duties enshrined in the Constitution of India ?
Ans.
USSR (Russia). 1
16. Right to Information Act is very helpful to people. How ?
Ans.
— It plays a major role in combating corruption and
increasing transparency in administration
— Right to Information Act is helpful in rectifying the
defects of laws
— By contributing to the efficiency of democracy, by
increasing transparency and by developing maturity
the act achieves the prosperity of the people.
( Any 1 point ) 1
17. What are Gandhian principles ?
Ans.
These principles have been very much influenced by
Gandhian thought. 1
18. Who has the power to declare emergency in Nation ?
Ans.
The President. 1
19. What is meant by zero hour ?
Ans.
In the time of sessions the zero hour begins at 12 noon
and goes up to the lunch time. 1
20. When can be No Confidence Motion presented ?
Ans.
When the Council of Ministers fails to work up to the
expectation. 1

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Qn.
Value Points Marks
Nos.
21. Till how many days Rajya Sabha can withheld financial
bill ?
Ans.
14 days. 1
22. Who administers the oath to Office to the Supreme Court
Judge ?
Ans.
The President. 1
23. Who appoints the State Advocate General ?
Ans.
The Governor. 1
24. What is the main function of Revenue Court ?
Ans.
For the effective maintenance of land records,
protections of records of land revenue for assessment
and collection of land revenue, Revenue courts have been
established. 1
25. Why are Lok Adalat established ?
Ans.
— To avoid delay in the delivery of justice
— Lok Adalat decides cases by means of negotiation of
both the parties of a case.
( Any one point ) 1
26. What are the members of City Corporation called as ?
Ans.
Corporators. 1
IV. Answer the following questions in about two to four
sentences / points each : 14 × 2 = 28
27. Mention the differences between Flexible and Rigid
constitution.
Ans.
Flexible constitution Rigid constitution
— Easily amended by — Cannot be amended
following adequate so easily by following
methods adequate methods
— The Constitution of — The Constitution of
India is partially India is partially rigid.
flexible 2

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Value Points Marks
Nos.
28. Name the kinds of justice.
Ans.
Types of Justice
— Social justice
— Economic justice
— Political justice. 2
29. Briefly state the importance of the Preamble of our
Constitution.
Ans.
— It is a part of constitution
— The blue print of administration
— The essence of the constitution
— Basic of national life
— The mirror of aims and objectives
— The jewel of the constitution.
( Any 4 points ) 2
30. Explain the features of Fundamental Rights.
Ans.
— They are not absolute
— They are justiciable
— They are enforceable
— They are restricted. 2
31. Which are the programmes implemented on the basis of
Directive Principles of State Policy ?
Ans.
— Implementation of Land Reforms
— Establishment of Panchayat Raj
— Equal pay for equal work
— Free and compulsory education. 2
32. Which are the two houses of the Parliament ?
Ans.
— Rajya Sabha
— Lok Sabha. 2
33. Which are the fields considered by the President while
nominating members to Rajya Sabha ?
Ans.
The President of India nominates 12 members to Rajya
Sabha from the field of Arts, Science, Literature and
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Value Points Marks
Nos.
34. What are the qualifications required to became a Judge
of the Supreme Court ?
Ans.
— He must be a citizen of India
— He must have served as a Judge of a High Court at
least for 5 years
— He must have served as an Advocate of a High Court
at least for 10 years
— He must be a legal expert in the eyes of the
President. 2
35. Mention the original jurisdictions of the Supreme Court.
Ans.
— To enquire and decide the directly filed cases
— Disputes on violation of Fundamental Rights
— Disputes on the election of the President and Vice-
President
— Inter-state disputes and centre-state disputes. 2
36. Explain the necessity of the public interest litigation.
Ans.
— Public interest litigation can be stated as filing case
by a public spirited person or an organisation in any
count of law on matters related to public interest
— It has been considered as a judicial tool of social
transformation
— For example, Terrorism, Air pollution, Road safety,
Environmental protection. 2
37. Give two examples for liberal principles.
Ans.
— Uniform Civil Code enforcement
— Separation of judiciary from the executive
— Free and compulsory education for children
— Promoting international peace and harmony
— Preservation of historical monuments and objects.
( Any 2 points ) 2

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Qn.
Value Points Marks
Nos.
38. Mention the methods of election to the members of
Vidhan Parishad.
Ans.
1
— 3
means, 25 members are elected by the members
of Vidhan Sabha
1
— 3
means, 25 members are elected by local bodies

1
— 12
members are elected by teachers constituency

1
— 12
members are elected by Graduates constituency

1
— 6
members are nominated by the Governor

from among persons who rendered valuable service in

different areas. 2
39. Which are the powers and functions of the Speaker of
Vidhana Sabha ?
Ans.
— Presiding over the meetings of Vidhan Sabha
— He maintains peace and discipline
— He maintains decency, decorum and dignity of the
house
— He adjourns and suspends the sessions of the house
— He initiates actions against those members who
disrespect the house.
2
40. Write a short note on Joint Public Service Commission.
Ans.
— A Joint Public Service Commission can be
established for two or more states of the Indian
Union
— For example, there is a Joint Public Service
Commision for north eastern states like Assam,
Sikkim, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh,
Nagaland and Mizoram
— It is located in Guwahati-Dispur, the Capital of
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Qn.
Value Points Marks
Nos.
V. Answer the following questions in about five to six
sentences each : 6 × 3 = 18
41. Explain the salient features of the Constitution of India.
Ans.
— Biggest Written Constitution
— Blend of Rigidity of flexibility
— Fundamental Rights
— Fundamental Duties
— Directive Principles of State Policy
— Parliamentary form of Government
— Federal Government with Unitary Spirit
— Independent Judiciary
— Single Citizenship
— Universal Adult Franchise
( Any 6 points ) 3
42. What are the qualifications required to became a member
of Lok Sabha ?
Ans.
— He must be a citizen of India
— He must have completed 25 years of age
— He shall not hold any office of profit
— He must not be a criminal
— He must not be a insolvent
— He must not be a mentally unsound
— He must have all other qualifications fixed by the
parliament periodically.
( Any 6 points ) 3
43. List out the differences between Directive Principles of
State Policy and Fundamental Rights ?
Ans.
Directive Principles of Fundamental Rights
State Policy
— Positive in nature — Negative in nature
— Not justiciable — Justiciable
— Community centred — Individual centred
— Required for — Required for the
strengthening social development of political
and economic democracy
democracy
— Official ends of the — Means to the ends
government

— They are in Part-IV of — They are in Part-III of

constitution constitution 3

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Value Points Marks
Nos.
44. Explain the powers and functions of the Chief Minister.
Ans.
— The Chief Minister is the leader of State Government
— Chief Minister presides over the meetings of the
cabinet
— He communicates the details on the formation of
policies and laws relating to state administration to
the Governor
— He functions as a channel of communication
between the Governor and the Ministers
— He enjoys the power to distribute and reshuffle
portfolios
— He maintains cooperation and coordination between
departments
— He has power to recommend on the dissolution of
Vidhan Sabha
— He acts as the leader of Vidhan Sabha
— He plays a major role in the formulation of
Government policies.
( Any 6 points ) 3
45. How does the High Court have control over the
Subordinate Courts ?
Ans.
— The High Court has power to appoint the
administrative staff of the subordinate courts
— The High Court has power to frame rules of service
of its administrative staff
— With the approval of the Governor the High Court
makes rules for determining the salary, allowances,
leave, pension etc. for its administrative staff
— The High Court supervises the activities of all the
Subordinate Courts in the state
— The High Court can take a case from the lower
courts
— Appeals can also be made to the High Court on the
verdict given by the District Court on the judgement
of a Subordinate court
— To see that subordinate courts should not give
justice beyond their jurisdiction
— The High Court has complete control over the
district court and the other subordinate courts.
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Value Points Marks
Nos.
46. Explain the functions of the State Service Commission.
Ans.
— To conduct competitive examination to select the
candidates for state service
— To advise the State Governments on methods of
recruitment
— To advise the State Government on the principles of
transfer and promotion
— To advise the State Government relating to
extension of service and reappointment of retired
officers
— To submit a detail annual report to the Governor on
its functions
— If Governor wants to advise him on issue of civil
services. 3
VI. Answer the question in about eight to ten
sentences / points : 1×4=4
47. Explain the functions of Village Panchayat.
Ans.
— Preparing annual plans for overall development of
villages within its jurisdiction
— Promotion of Agriculture, Animal husbandry, Dairy,
Poultry and Fisheries
— Promoting Rural and Cottage industries
— Supply of drinking water and regulation of water
pollution
— Implementation of poverty elevation programmes
— Establishment and management of libraries
— Regulation of markets, fairs and festivals
— Promoting informal and adult education
— Development of women and children
— Promoting non-conventional sources of energy
— Protection of public park and playgrounds
— Supervising public distribution system
— Welfare of physically challenged people
— Promoting rural sanitation.
( Any 8 points ) 4

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