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 Series ARSP/11 Set ~ 11
Roll No. Q.P Code 15/11/11
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. Gujarat and Maharashtra were created.
b. States Reorganisation Commission was set up.
c. Reorganisation of some States took place.
d. Punjab and Haryana were separated.

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

c) c, d, a, b d) b, d, c, a
2. Civil liberties and political rights form the basis of a [1]

a) Totalitarian government b) Democratic government

c) Dictator rule d) Monarchical rule

3. Which of these is not a function of the Constitution? [1]

a) It gives expression to some shared values. b) It marks out different spheres of power for
different branches of the government.

c) It ensures that good people come to power. d) It gives a guarantee of the rights of the
citizen.
4. Human beings are unique because they [1]

a) are social beings and depend on society b) possess power of reasoning and reflection

c) participate in politics d) never fight with one another

 5. Which of the following arguments could be used to justify state action to provide basic minimum conditions of [1]
life to all citizens?

a) Providing free services to the poor and b) Providing all citizens with a basic minimum
needy can be justified as an act of charity. standard of living is one way of ensuring
equality of opportunity.

c) Some people are naturally lazy and we d) Ensuring basic facilities and a minimum
should be kind to them. standard of living to all is a recognition of
our shared humanity and human rights.
6. Assertion (A): The framers of the Constitution wanted to create a liberal centre and strong states. [1]
Reason (R): India at the time of independence was not only divided into provinces created by the British but
there were more than 500 princely states too which had to be integrated.

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. The judges of the Supreme Court of India are appointed by the [1]

a) President b) Vice President

c) Prime Minister d) Home Minister

8. Which of the following committees is part of the enquiry into cases of misuse of funds? [1]

a) Committee on Public undertakings b) Committee on Public Accounts

c) Estimate Committee d) Business Advisory Committee

9. In which of the following election the PR system is not used in India? [1]

a) Governor b) Rajya Sabha

c) The President d) Vidhan Parishads

10. Assertion (A): Both aspects of freedom the absence of external constraints as well as the existence of conditions [1]
in which people can develop their talents - are important.
Reason (R): A free society would be one which enables all its members to develop their potential with the
minimum of social constraints.

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. According to whom The term Secular means non-spiritual, having no concern with religious or spiritual matters. [1]

a) Encyclopedia Oxford b) Encyclopedia Britannica

c) Encyclopedia cambridge d) Encyclopedia Howard

12. Number of Judges of the Supreme Court is fixed by [1]

a) Parliament b) Prime Minister

c) Cabinet d) President
Section B
13. How can the common citizens involve in functioning of the government? [2]
14. What is Quo Warranto? [2]
15. How does constitution commence the citizenship? [2]
16. What does Right to Equality imply? [2]
17. Why do we need constitution? [2]
18. What is the composition of a high court in a state? [2]
Section C
19. Discuss any two pre-conditions which are essential for an individual to enjoy liberty. [4]
20. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution Governor can recommend President Rule in the state? [4]
21. What are the main functions of Gram Panchayat? [4]
OR
What does the Panchayati Raj stand for?
22. In what circumstances, the President's rule is imposed in a state? What role does the Governor play during this? [4]
OR
Mention six obligations of the Prime Minister of India towards the President.
23. Does the principle of considering the special needs of people conflict with the principle of equal treatment for [4]
all?
Section D
24. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [4]
The CEC presides over the Election Commission, but does not have more powers than the other ECs. The CEC
and the two ECs have equal powers to take all decisions relating to elections as a collective body. They are
appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Council of Ministers. It is therefore possible for a ruling
party to appoint a partisan person to the Commission who might favour them in the elections. This fear has led
many to suggest that this procedure should be changed. Many persons have suggested that a different method
should be followed that makes consultation with the leader of opposition and the Chief Justice of India necessary
for the appointment of CEC and ECs. The Constitution ensures the security of the tenure of the CEC and ECs.
They are appointed for a six-year term or continue till the age of 65, whichever is earlier. The CEC can be
removed before the expiry of the term, by the President if both Houses of Parliament make such a
recommendation with a special majority. This is done to ensure that a ruling party cannot remove a CEC who
refuses to favour it in elections. The ECs can be removed by the President of India.
(a) Expand CEC

a) Chief Election Commissioner b) Cabinet Election Commission

c) Chief Electoral Commissioner d) Candidate Election Cabinet

(b) The security of tenure of the CEC and ECs is guaranteed by the ________.

a) President b) Constitution

c) Rajya Sabha d) Preamble

(c) If ________ recommend it with a special majority, the President may remove the CEC before the term
ends.

a) Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha b) Rajya Sabha

c) Governor d) Lok Sabha

 (d) Special majority means:
a. Two-thirds majority of those present and voting
b. Simple majority of the total membership of the House.
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these

a) Option (d) b) Option (a)

c) Option (c) d) Option (b)

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 format:-
i. The latest state of the Indian Union.
ii. A state where an organization of Dalit Panthers was formed.
iii. The state where the Narmada Sagar dam has been constructed.
iv. The state where the Anandpur Sahib resolution has been signed.

26. Read the cartoon given below and answer the questions that follow: [4]
 i. What does the cartoon represent?
ii. Why do you think such a situation occurs?
iii. Who takes the final decision on all such cases?
Section E
27. Why is it necessary for a constitution to place limitations on the rulers? Can there be a constitution that gives no [6]
power at all to the citizens?
OR
Mention the Fundamental Duties of a Citizen in Constitution of India.
28. Define nationalism. Mention its advantages and disadvantages. [6]
OR
What are the characteristics of Indian secularism?
29. Political liberty is meaningless without economic equality. Comment. [6]
OR
What is the difference between legal and moral justice?
30. Explain the concept of principled distance. [6]
OR
Mention the characteristics of white colonial rulers' policy practicised in South Africa till 1994?