CLASS XI
POLITICAL SCIENCE
SAMPE PAPER
SECTION A
1. ……….popularly known as 'Peace Constituion'. the Constitution of 1947 is
(a) America. (c) India
(b) Japan. (d) France
2. The Nehru Report of 1928 provided that every person and above should be entitled to vote. of age
(a) 18. (b) 21
(c) 25. (d) 28
3. There should be a special provision to ensure that at least…….. women are elected to the Parliament and Assemblies
(a) two-fourth
(b) two-third
(c) one-fourth
(d) one-third
4.The tenure of the cabinet is removed earlier by the President. but it can be
(a) 10 years. (b) 7 years
(c) 5 years. (d) 6 years
5. Who enjoys a pre-eminent place in the government?
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The President
(c) The Governor
(d) The Chief Minister of the State
6. How many Houses of Parliament does India has?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) None of these
7. Parliament refers to legislature, whereas, the legislature in a state is known as legislature.
(a) National, Legislative Assembly
(b) National, Legislative Council
(c) National, State
(d) Federal Assembly, State
8. Who has defined the basic structure of the Constitution?
(a) Executive
(b) Legislature
(c) Supreme Court
(d) High Court
9. Nigeria became a federation in the year
(a) 1950. (c) 1958
(b) 1999. (d) 1962
10. Village panchayats were formed in a number of provinces following the
(a) Government of India Act, 1919
(b) Government of India Act, 1909
(c) Government of India Act, 1935
(d) India Independence Act, 1947
11. Read the given passage and answer the following questions.
Although freedom is guaranteed in our Constitution, we encounter new interpretations all the time. The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by our Constitution are continually being reinterpreted in response to new circumstances. For instance, the Right to Life has been interpreted by the Court to include the Right to Livelihood. The Right to Information has been granted through a new law. Societies frequently encounter new challenges which generate new interpretations. The Fundamental Rights guaranteed by our Constitution have been amended and expanded over time through judicial interpretations and government policies which are designed to address new problems.
(i) is the final interpreter of Indian Constitution.
(a) Supreme Court
(b) High Court
(c) Parliament
(d) President
(ii) The Article.....of the Constitution provides 'Right to Life' to all citizens.
(a) 21. (b) 23. (c) 19. (d) 17
( iii)……..is empowered to amend the Indian Constitution.
(a) Supreme Court. (b) President
(c) State Government. (d) Parliament
(iv) The Right to Information Act was passed in…….
(a) 2009
(b) 2007
(c) 2005
(d) 1998
15. What are the measures to protect liberty?
(a) Provision of fundamental rights
(b) Independent judiciary
(c) Law or rule of law
(d) All of the above
16. Political equality, also known as equality before the law, is a vital first step toward equality, but it is also complemented by
(a) Social inequalities
(b) Equality of opportunity
(c) Affirmative action
(d) Freedom of expression
17. Arrange the following in Chronological order.
The concept of political justice, economic and legal justice and social justice are linked with the ideals of
(a) fraternity, liberty, equality
(b) equality, fraternity, liberty
(c) liberty, equality, fraternity
(d) liberty, fraternity, equality
18. ……. .is one of our political rights.
(a) Right to get proper wages
(b) Right to vote
(c) Right to family life
(d) Right to freedom of press
19. Which of the following is consider as a civil rights?
(a) Right to vote
(b) Right to minimum wage
(c) Right to an education
(d) Freedom of expression or belief
20. Which of the following treaty led to the formation of number of small states?
(a) Treaty of Versailles
(b) Treaty of Tordesillas
(c) The Peace of Westphalia
(d) The Treaty of Paris
SECTION-B
(3 x 5 =15 marks )
21. Why do we need constitution ? What are the main organ of constitution ?
22. Explain any two fundamental rights ?
23. What is the role of the state upholding freedom of its citizens?
24. What do you mean by Equality and faminism ?
25. Name : Defence Minister, Education Minister, Haryana education minister, IAd and transport minister!!
26. What are the three principles of justices?
27. Distinguish between constitution rights and Natural rights ?
SECTION-C
(4 x 5 =20 marks )
28. What are the silent feature of the fundamental Rights?
29. Explain the importance of political theory?
30. Explain the three dimension of equality ?
31. Why do we need global citizenship?
32. Briefly described the merits and demerits of Nationalism?
Or
Explain the power of Lok Shobha ?
SECTION-D
(5 x 5 = 25 marks )
33. What are the main provision of the cabinet Mission plan ?
34. What are the importance of elections ?
35. What are different kind of freedom/ liberty? Explain with examples?
36. What are the functions of executive?
37. Discuss the power and function of the prime minister’s?
38. What are the impact of judicial activism?
Or
State the different between gram panchayat and gram Sabha ?