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 Series ARSP/10 Set ~ 10
Roll No. Q.P Code 15/10/10
Candidates must write the Q.P Code
on the title page of the answer-book.

 Please check that this question paper contains 05 printed pages.

 Q.P. Code given on the right hand side of the question paper should be written
on the title page of the answer-book by the candidate.
 Please check that this question paper contains 30 questions.
 Please write down the serial number of the question in the answer-book
before attempting it.
 15 Minute times has been allotted to read this question paper. The question
paper will be distributed at 10:15 a.m. From 10.15 a.m to 10.30 a.m, the students
will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on the answer –
book during this period.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Time allowed: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:
1. The question paper consists of five sections (A, B, C, D and E) with 30 questions in total.

2. All questions are compulsory.

3. Question numbers 1-12 are multiple choice questions of one mark each.

4. Question numbers 13-18 are of 2 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 50-60 words each.

5. Question numbers 19-23 are of 4 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 100-120 words each.

There is an internal choice in two of the 4 marks questions

6. Question numbers 24-26 are passage, cartoon and map-based questions. Answer accordingly.
7. Question numbers 27-30 are of 6 marks each. Answers to these questions should not exceed 170-180 words.

8. There is an internal choice in 6 marks questions.

Section A
1. Arrange the following in chronological order- [1]
a. The Sarkaria Commission submitted its report.
b. State governments were dismissed without testing their majority.
c. The Sarkaria Commission was appointed by the central government.
d. Kerala government dismissed by the Central Government.

a) b, a, c, d b) a, d, c, b

c) d, c, a, b d) d, b, c, a
2. Marx gave priority to [1]

a) Political rights b) Economic rights

c) Religious rights d) Cultural rights

3. How many members were appended their signature to the Constitution on 24 January 1950? [1]

a) 324 members b) 284 Members

c) 299 members d) 399 members

4. Man by nature is a social and political animal is the cornerstone of the philosophy of: [1]

a) Aristotle b) Montesquieu

c) Socrates d) Plato
5. An international institution that work for justice is [1]
 a) International Court of justice b) IMF

c) WTO d) Civil services

6. Assertion (A): USSR was one of the world’s super powers, but after 1989 it simply broke up into several [1]
independent countries.
Reason (R): Russia was having the excessive centralisation and concentration of power, and dominating over
other regions with independent languages and cultures of their own.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

7. By convention who is appointed as the chief justice of India? [1]

a) Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court b) Senior-most judge of the High Court

c) Junior-most judge of the Supreme Court d) Senior Member of Law Commission

8. Which of the following is also known as the miniature legislatures? [1]

a) Council of Ministers b) Cabinet

c) Committees d) Media
9. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act was issued in which year? [1]

a) 1971 b) 1980

c) 1970 d) 1981
10. Assertion (A): We cannot live in a world where there are no constraints. [1]
Reason (R): We need some constraints or else society would descend into chaos.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

11. Which amendment of the Constitution added the word Secular in the Preamble? [1]

a) 50th Amendment b) 46th Amendment

c) 42nd Amendment d) 44th Amendment

12. The salaries and allowances of the judges are determined by [1]

a) Parliament b) Judiciary

c) Executive d) President
Section B
13. Write two definitions of Political Theory. [2]
14. Write any two limitations of fundamental rights. [2]
15. What is citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution? [2]
16. Rights place some limits on the authority of the state. Explain with examples. [2]
17. Which provision of the Indian Constitution was passed without any debate? [2]
18. Which writs can be issued by the Supreme Court of India for safeguarding fundamental rights of the citizens? [2]
Section C
19. Liberty and Equality are two sides of the same coin. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons. [4]
20. Write four main differences between Indian federation and American federation. [4]
21. Is it true to say that the Local Government is the true base of democracy? [4]
OR
No system is free from flaws. Is Panchayati Raj System an exception to this? Why or why not?
22. List the situations in which President's rule can be promulgated in a state. What is the position of the governor in [4]
such a situation?
OR
Distinguish between the Political executive and the Permanent executive.
23. How does the reservation help in social justice? [4]
Section D
24. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
In the FPTP election system, the candidate who secures the highest votes in a particular constituency is declared
elected. This often works to the disadvantage of the smaller social groups. This is even more significant in the
Indian social context. We have had a history of caste-based discrimination. In such a social system, the FPTP
electoral system can mean that the dominant social groups and castes can win everywhere and the oppressed
social groups may continue to remain unrepresented. Our Constitution makers were aware of this difficulty and
the need to provide a way to ensure fair and just representation to the oppressed social groups. This issue was
debated even before independence and the British government had introduced separate electorates. This system
meant that for electing a representative from a particular community, only those voters would be eligible who
belong to that community. In the Constituent Assembly, many members expressed a fear that this will not suit
our purposes. Therefore, it was decided to adopt the system of reserved constituencies. In this system, all voters
in a constituency are eligible to vote but the candidates must belong to only a particular community or social
section for which the seat is reserved.
(a) Read the statement and tick the suitable option.
A. The candidate with the most votes in a particular constituency is declared the winner under the FPTP
electoral system.
B. Smaller social groups are often negatively affected by the FPTP election system.
C. All voters in a constituency are eligible to cast votes under a separate electorates system, but the
candidates can only come from the community or social group for which the seat is designated.
D. With a separate electorate system, only voters who are a part of the community being represented could
vote.

a) Statement A is incorrect b) Statement C is incorrect

c) Statement A and B are incorrect d) Statement C and D are Correct

(b) Expand FPTP.

a) First post the past b) First post the person

c) First past the post d) First person the proportion

(c) Suppose a country has particular social group in minority who are spread all over the country; how should
the country ensure fair representation to them?

a) By adopting PR election system b) By adopting FPTP election system

 c) By general election d) By adopting BY- election system
(d) ________ is the proper definition of the term "reserved constituency."

a) Area for senior citizens b) Polling Area for the poor

c) Election area for the rich people d) Constituencies for the weaker sections
25. In the given outline political map of India, four states have been marked as (A) (B) (C) and (D). Identify these [4]
states on the basis of the information given below and write their correct names in your answer book, along with
their respective serial number of the information used and the concerned alphabets as per the following
i. Name the state where a violent incident took place in 2002 at Godhara.
ii. The states where Chipko agitation had started.
iii. The state which was the princely state before 1947.
iv. The states where the MKSS demanded records for famine relief and accounts of labors.

v.

26. Study the map given below and answer the questions that follow: [4]
 i. Mark the states having a bi-cameral legislature.
Section E
27. Mention the sources of Indian Constitution alongwith the feature taken from these sources. [6]
OR
State comparatively the relationship between the Directive Principles and the Fundamental Rights.
28. Explain four elements nationalism. [6]
OR
Mention the constitutional provisions in India to promote secularism.
29. What is the basis of affirmative action? What important role it can play for minimizing social inequalities? [6]
OR
State the Platonic concept of justice.
30. Why Indian Securalism is criticized? [6]
OR
What are the qualities of a good citizen?