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ANNUAL EXAM (2018-19)CLASS-XIPOLITICAL SCIENCE (SET-A)Time: 3 Hrs. M.M: 100GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:Question Number 1 to 5 carry ONE Mark each.Question Number 6 to 10 carry TWO Marks each.Question Number 11 to 16 carry FOUR Marks each.Question Number 17 to 21 carry FIVE Marks each.Question Number 22 to 27 carry SIX Marks each.__________________________________________________________________________________Q1 Mention one important function of Indian ConstitutionQ2 How many days Rajya Sabah can delay a Money Bill?ORWrite name of any two factors which promote feeling of nationalism.Q3 Define Right to Freedom. ORWhat do you understand by term Direct Democracy?Q4 Name the highest Judicial authority in India. Q5What do we study in Political Theory? Q6 Write a short note on Nelson Mandela and his autobiography – ‘The long walk to freedom’.Q7 Give examples of inequality around you. ORDescribe various rights which are granted to Indian citizens.Q8 Rights and responsibility go hand in hand. Explain the statement. ORDefine Nation. Q9 Explain the term Zero Hour. ORWhat is question hour referred to in Indian Parliament?Q10 Which are the states that established local government during 1960s and 1970s? Q11Describe the features of semi presidential system of executive. Give suitable example.Q12Describe Jaun Rauls theory of justice.Q13 What is the difference between Negative and Positive concept of liberty? Q14 Explain Indian model of secularism. How is it different from western model of secularism? ORWrite a short note on Cuban missile crisis. Q15 What are contemporary challenges to peace in the world?Q16Define citizenship. How can citizenship can be acquired in India?Q17Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:In the broadest sense of the term, development conveys the ideas of improvement, progress, well-being and an aspiration for a better life. Through its notion of development a society articulates what constitutes its vision for the society as a whole and how best to achieve it. However, the term development is also often used in a narrower sense to refer to more limited goals such as increasing the rate of economic growth, or modernizing the society. Development has unfortunately often come to be identified with achieving pre-set targets, or completing projects like dams, or factories, hospitals, rather than with realizing the broader vision of development which the society upholds. In the process some sections of society may have benefited while others may have had to suffer loss of their homes, lands or way of life, without any compensatory gains.Issues such as whether the rights of people have been respected in the couses of development, whether the benefits and burdens of development have been justly distributed, or whether decisions regarding development priorities have been democratically made, have been raised in many countries. Hence, development has become the subject of considerable controversy6 today.What are the common challenges of developing countries?What are harmful effects on environment during process of development?Name the movement by which dams proposed under Sardar Sarovar project were opposed.ORPacifism preaches opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes. It covers a spectrum of views ranging from a preference for diplomacy in resolving international disputes to absolute opposition to the use of violence, or even force, in any circumstance. Pacifism may be based on principle or pragmatism. Principled pacifism springs from the belief that war, deliberate lethal force, violence or any form of coercion is morally wrong. Pragmatic pacifism does not adhere to such an absolute principle but holds that there are better ways of resolving a dispute than war, or considers the benefits of a war to be outweighted by the costs. ‘Dove’ or ‘dovish’ are informal terms used to describe people who seek to avoid war. The terms allude to the placid nature of the dove. Some people termed dovish would not view their position as pacifist, for they would consider war to be justifiable in some circumstances. The opposite of a dove is a ‘hawk’ or a warmonger. Some pacifists, while opposing war, are not opposed to all use of coercion, physical force against people or destruction of property. Anti-militarists, for example, are specifically opposed to the modern nation-states’ military institutions rather than to ‘violence’ in general. Other pacifists follow principles of non-violence, believing that only non-violent action is acceptable.What is Pacifism?Differentiate between principled pacifism and pragmatic pacifism.Who are anti-militarists?Q18.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:In ancient Greece, in the city of Athens, Socrates was described as the ‘wisest man’. He was known for questioning and challenging popularly held beliefs about society, religion and politics. For this he was condemned to death by the rulers of Athens.His student Plato wrote extensively about the life and ideas of Socrates. In his book ‘The Republic’, he created the character Socrates and through him examined the question – what is justice?The book opens with a dialogue between Socrates and Cephalus. In the course of this dialogue Cephalus and his friends come to recognize that their understanding of justice is inadequate and unacceptable.The important thing in this is that Socrates uses reason to reveal the limitations and inconsistencies in a given point of view. His adversaries eventually admit that the views they had held and lived by could not be sustained.Who was Socrates? Why was he condemned to death?Who was student of Socrates? In which book did he create the character by the name of Socrates?What was the form of writing ‘The Republic’?How did Socrates reveal the inconsistencies in the views of his adversaries?ORThis is not to suggest that the cause of peace had no champions. In fact, it occupied a central place in the original teachings of almost all religions. The modern era too has witnessed ardent advocates of peace, both in the spiritual and secular domains. Mahatma Gandhi would figure prominently among them. However, the contemporary preoccupation with peace can be traced to the atrocities of the twentieth century, which resulted in the death of millions of human beings. You may have read about some of these events in your history textbooks: the rise of Fascism, Nazism and the World Wars. Closer home in India and Pakistan we have experienced the horrors of Partition.Many of the aforesaid calamities involved the use of advanced technology to wreak have on an unprecedented scale. Thus, Germany ‘carpet-bombed’. London during the Second World War and the British responded by sending 1000-bomber raids to attack German cities. The war ended with the USA dropping atom bombs on the Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. At least 1,20,000 people died immediately from the two attacks and many more died later due to the effects of nuclear radiation. Nearly 95 per cent of the casualties were civilians. Describe main views of Gandhi on peace.Where did rise of Nazism take place and what were its results? Q19.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:Over the years, the Election Commission of India has emerged as an independent authority which has asserted its powers to ensure fairness in the election process. It has acted in an impartial and unbiased manner in order to protest the sanctity of the electoral process. The record of Election Commission also shows that every improvement in the functioning of institutions does not require legal or constitutional change. It is widely agreed that the Election Commission is more independent and assertive now than it was till twenty years ago. This is not because the powers and constitutional protection of the Election Commission have increased. The Election Commission has started using more effectively the powers it always had in the Constitution.How many members are there in Election Commission?In which article of Indian constitution Election Commission is mentioned?Explain any three steps taken so for election reforms.Q20.See the images given below and answer the questions that follows:What type of distinctions are directed by above signs?Write two types of equality.What do you understand by equal opportunities for all?Q21In the given map, Identify the States which have bicameral legislature. Write their capitals also.Q22What are the main features of Federalism? ORHow a Bill becomes an act?Q23 Explain various writs that can be issued by Supreme Court of India in case of violation of fundamental rights. ORWrite a short note on right to property and controversies associated with it.Q24 What is the difference between reservation of constituencies and separate electorate? Why did Constitution makers rejected the later?ORWhat are the various instruments of Parliamentary control?Q25How is Prime Minister of India appointed? Discuss powers and position of Prime Minister of India. ORDescribe composition of Rajya Sabha (term, election and membership). What are the advantages of having bicameral legislature in India? Q26 Describe jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India. ORList the features of Indian Constitution that give greater power to central government than state government. Q27 Briefly describe provisions of 73 Constitutional Amendment regarding Panchayati Raj system in India. ORGive brief description of contents of amendments made so far.ANNUAL EXAM (2018-19)CLASS-XIPOLITICAL SCIENCE (SET-B)Time: 3 Hrs. M.M: 100GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:Question Number 1 to 5 carry ONE Mark each.Question Number 6 to 10 carry TWO Marks each.Question Number 11 to 16 carry FOUR Marks each.Question Number 17 to 21 carry FIVE Marks each.Question Number 22 to 27 carry SIX Marks each.__________________________________________________________________________________Q1Under whose recommendation constituent assembly was formed Q2Mention one distinction between Fundamental right and Directive Principle.ORExplain the term Begaar. Q3 Who is the current Chief Justice of India. ORElection commission of India is appointed for (choose the correct option): 4 years (b) 7 years (c) 6 years d five yearsQ4 How is speaker of Lok Sabha elected? Q5 What do we study in Political theory? Q6How are the human beings unique then other species? Q7Write short note on Nelson Mandela and his autobiography - the long walk to freedom. ORGive two examples of differential treatment which may appear unacceptable. Q8 Explain the term question hour in Parliament. ORWhat is zero hour in Parliament of India? Q9 Rights and responsibility go hand in hand in India. Explain the statement. ORDefine Nation. Q10What are the main recommendation of P.K. Thungan Committee? Q11 How is independence of Judiciary has been maintained? ORWrite short note on Vice President of India. Q12 What is protective discrimination? Q13 What is the difference between Negative and Positive concept of liberty? Q14Write short note on Cuban missile crisis. ORHow does just distribution help in achieving social justice in society? Q15What are contemporary challenges to peace in the world? Q16 Explain basic differences between Western model and Indian model of secularism. Q17.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:Over the years, the Election Commission of India has emerged as an independent authority which has asserted its powers to ensure fairness in the election process. It has acted in an impartial and unbiased manner in order to protest the sanctity of the electoral process. The record of Election Commission also shows that every improvement in the functioning of institutions does not require legal or constitutional change. It is widely agreed that the Election Commission is more independent and assertive now than it was till twenty years ago. This is not because the powers and constitutional protection of the Election Commission have increased. The Election Commission has started using more effectively the powers it always had in the Constitution.How many members are there in Election Commission?In which article of Indian constitution Election Commission is mentioned?Explain any three steps taken so far for election reforms.Q18Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:In the broadest sense of the term, development conveys the ideas of improvement, progress, well-being and an aspiration for a better life. Through its notion of development a society articulates what constitutes its vision for the society as a whole and how best to achieve it. However, the term development is also often used in a narrower sense to refer to more limited goals such as increasing the rate of economic growth, or modernizing the society. Development has unfortunately often come to be identified with achieving pre-set targets, or completing projects like dams, or factories, hospitals, rather than with realizing the broader vision of development which the society upholds. In the process some sections of society may have benefited while others may have had to suffer loss of their homes, lands or way of life, without any compensatory gains.Issues such as whether the rights of people have been respected in the couses of development, whether the benefits and burdens of development have been justly distributed, or whether decisions regarding development priorities have been democratically made, have been raised in many countries. Hence, development has become the subject of considerable controversy6 today.What are the common challenges of developing countries?What are harmful effects on environment during process of development?Name the movement by which dams proposed under Sardar Sarovar project were opposed.ORPacifism preaches opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes. It covers a spectrum of views ranging from a preference for diplomacy in resolving international disputes to absolute opposition to the use of violence, or even force, in any circumstance. Pacifism may be based on principle or pragmatism. Principled pacifism springs from the belief that war, deliberate lethal force, violence or any form of coercion is morally wrong. Pragmatic pacifism does not adhere to such an absolute principle but holds that there are better ways of resolving a dispute than war, or considers the benefits of a war to be outweighted by the costs. ‘Dove’ or ‘dovish’ are informal terms used to describe people who seek to avoid war. The terms allude to the placid nature of the dove. Some people termed dovish would not view their position as pacifist, for they would consider war to be justifiable in some circumstances. The opposite of a dove is a ‘hawk’ or a warmonger. Some pacifists, while opposing war, are not opposed to all use of coercion, physical force against people or destruction of property. Anti-militarists, for example, are specifically opposed to the modern nation-states’ military institutions rather than to ‘violence’ in general. Other pacifists follow principles of non-violence, believing that only non-violent action is acceptable.What is Pacifism?Differentiate between principled pacifism and pragmatic pacifism.Who are anti-militarists?Q19.Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:In ancient Greece, in the city of Athens, Socrates was described as the ‘wisest man’. He was known for questioning and challenging popularly held beliefs about society, religion and politics. For this he was condemned to death by the rulers of Athens.His student Plato wrote extensively about the life and ideas of Socrates. In his book ‘The Republic’, he created the character Socrates and through him examined the question – what is justice?The book opens with a dialogue between Socrates and Cephalus. In the course of this dialogue Cephalus and his friends come to recognize that their understanding of justice is inadequate and unacceptable.The important thing in this is that Socrates uses reason to reveal the limitations and inconsistencies in a given point of view. His adversaries eventually admit that the views they had held and lived by could not be sustained.Who was Socrates? Why was he condemned to death?Who was student of Socrates? In which book did he create the character by the name of Socrates?What was the form of writing ‘The Republic’?How did Socrates reveal the inconsistencies in the views of his adversaries?ORThis is not to suggest that the cause of peace had no champions. In fact, it occupied a central place in the original teachings of almost all religions. The modern era too has witnessed ardent advocates of peace, both in the spiritual and secular domains. Mahatma Gandhi would figure prominently among them. However, the contemporary preoccupation with peace can be traced to the atrocities of the twentieth century, which resulted in the death of millions of human beings. You may have read about some of these events in your history textbooks: the rise of Fascism, Nazism and the World Wars. Closer home in India and Pakistan we have experienced the horrors of Partition.Many of the aforesaid calamities involved the use of advanced technology to wreak have on an unprecedented scale. Thus, Germany ‘carpet-bombed’. London during the Second World War and the British responded by sending 1000-bomber raids to attack German cities. The war ended with the USA dropping atom bombs on the Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. At least 1,20,000 people died immediately from the two attacks and many more died later due to the effects of nuclear radiation. Nearly 95 per cent of the casualties were civilians.Describe main views of Gandhi on peace.Where did rise of Nazism take place and what were its results? Q20.See the images given below and answer the questions that follows:What type of distinctions are directed by above signs?Write two types of equality.What do you understand by equal opportunities for all?Q21In the given map, Identify the States which have bicameral legislature. Write their capitals also.Q22Describe Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India.ORDescribe law making procedure of India.Q23 Explain right to constitutional remedy mentioned in the Indian constitution. ORWrite a short note on Right to Property and controversies associated with it. Q24 Write differences between FPTP and PR system of election. ORDescribe composition and function of election commission of India Q25 Describe various instruments of Parliamentary control over executive.ORQ26Compare powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. ORMost extraordinary feature of federal arrangement created in India is that many states get differential treatment." Explain the statement with suitable example. Q27 Briefly describe provisions of 73 Constitutional Amendment. ORDescribe various methods of making amendment in Constitution. ................
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