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Class 11 Political Science

Sample Paper 02 (2019-20)

Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours

General Instructions:

i. All questions are compulsory.

ii. Question nos. 1 to 20 carry 1 mark each. Answer should not exceed 20 words each.
iii. Question nos. 21 to 23 carry 2 marks each. Answer should not exceed 40 words each.
iv. Question nos. 24 to 27 carry 4 marks each. Answer should not exceed 100 words each.
v. Question nos. 28 to 30 carry 5 marks each. Two passage-based questions and one picture
based question. Answer should not exceed 150 words each.
vi. Question no 31 is a map-based question. Write its answers in your answer book.
vii. Question nos. 32 to 34 carry 6 marks each (each with an internal choice). Answer should
not exceed 150 words each.

Section A

1. What is meant by 'mutual exclusion' in secularism?

OR

Mention the main point or central idea of the Article (21) of the Indian Constitution.

2. Which article of the Indian Constitution gives the power to the election commission?

3. Correct the following statement and rewrite:

Germany has a Presidential system in which the president is the ceremonial head of
state and the chancellor is the head of government.

4. What is a State Legislature?

5. Supreme Court consists of one Chief Justice and

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 a. 13 other Judges

b. 25 other Judges

c. 20 other Judges

d. 30 other Judges

6. How many subjects are in the Union List? Write the name of the union subjects.

7. Fill in the blanks:

________ are held regularly in any democracy.

8. Fill in the blanks:

According to the 73rd Amendment, the tenure of Panchayats in all states is ________
years.

9. What do we study in political theory?

10. The position of the Indian President is

a. Like the Prime Minister of China

b. Like the American President

c. Like the British Monarch

d. Like the Pakistan President

11. Fill in the blanks:

________ is the Father of Political Science.

12. Fill in the blanks:

Article 24 prohibits the employment of ________ below the age of 14 in any factory,
mine or other hazardous employment.

13. Mention the two aspects of freedom.

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14. What do you mean by a citizen?

OR

Write full form of UNDP.

15. Which of these is not a kind of nationalism.

a. Communalism

b. Marxism

c. Totalitarian

d. Liberal

16. According to whom Secularism does not mean that we shall no take into
consideration the religious sentiments of the people. All that what a Secular State
means is that Parliament shall not be competent to impose any particular religion on
the rest of the people.

a. Lala Lajpat Rai

b. Mahatama Gandhi

c. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

d. Jawaharlal Nehru

17. Correct the following statement and rewrite:

Decentralization is an institutional mechanism to accommodate two sets of polities-

one at the regional level and the other at the national level.

18. Define peace.

19. Fill in the blanks:

________ is the science of state and government.

20. Correct the following statement and rewrite:

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 The concept of liberty implies that all people, as human beings, are entitled to the
different rights and opportunities to develop their skills and talents and to pursue
their goals and ambitions.

Section B

21. How has India ensured social justice?

22. How can you define development?

23. Has non-alignment played an important role in the maintenance of world peace?

Section C

24. Discuss the effects of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 on the status and
composition of the Constituent Assembly.

25. Mention any two drawbacks in Indian electoral system.

26. What is the importance of politics?

27. What are the main elements of the state?

Section D

28. Look at the given cartoon. Read the following statement and question. Answer as per
requirement:

i. What do these different people stand for?

ii. Compare the conflict depicted here with the European Union and India.

29. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: (1x5=5)

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 It is important to note that these reservations apply not merely to ordinary members
in Panchayats but also to the position of Chairperson or ‘Adhyakshas’ at all three
levels. Further reservation of one-third of the seats for women is not merely in the
general category of seats but also within the seats reserved for Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes, and backward castes. This means that a seat may be reserved
simultaneously for a woman candidate and one belonging to the Scheduled Castes or
Scheduled Tribes. Thus, a Sarpanch would have to be a Dalit woman or an Adivasi
woman.

i. Which reservations were provided by the 73rd amendment in Panchayati Raj

Institutions? (1)
ii. Why one-third of trie positions in all Panchayati Raj Institutions are reserved for
women? (2)
iii. Identify the values which according to your 73rd amendment ensures in
the context of reservations. (2)

30. Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow:

At the simplest level, we would say that economic inequality exists in a society if there
are significant differences in wealth, property or income between individuals or
classes. One way of measuring the degree of economic inequality in a society would
be to measure the relative difference between the richest and poorest groups.
Another way could be to estimate the number of people who live below the poverty
line. Of course, absolute equality of wealth or income has probably never existed in a
society. Most democracies today try to make equal opportunities available to people
in the belief that this would at least give those who have talent and determination the
chance to improve their condition. With equal opportunities, inequalities may
continue to exist between individuals but there is the possibility of improving one’s
position in society with sufficient effort. Inequalities which are entrenched, that is,
which remain relatively untouched over generations, are more dangerous for a
society. If in a society certain classes of people have enjoyed considerable wealth, and
the power which goes with it, over generations, the society would become divided
between those classes and others who have remained poor over generations. Over
time such class differences can give rise to resentment and violence. Because of the
power of the wealthy classes, it might prove difficult to reform such a society to make

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 it more open and egalitarian.

i. Read the given statement and analyse does it violate the principles of equality and
why? "The Government of Canada encouraged white Europeans to migrate to
Canada from the end of the Second World War till 1960"
ii. Analyse some points with respect to importance of economic equalities.
iii. There is a view that absolute economic equality is neither possible nor desirable. It
is argued that the most a society can do is to try and reduce the gaps between the
richest and poorest members of society. Do you agree?

31. In the political outline map of India given above, five states have been marked as A, B,
C, D and E. Identify these states on the basis of information given below and write
their correct names in your answer book along with the respective serial number of
the information used and the concerned alphabet in the map as per the following
format.

Serial no. Alphabet name Name of state

ii

iii

iv

i. Union territory which is capital of two states.

ii. State that had gone through longest president’s rule (1990-96).
iii. State which belongs to 2002 communal riots.
iv. First state in the country to implement a Panchayati Raj system.
v. State that sends 31 members to Rajya Sabha.

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 Section E

32. Mention the Fundamental Duties of a Citizen in Constitution of India.

OR

What are the unique features of Indian Constitution?

33. The Right to Freedom is actually a cluster of several rights. Explain.

OR

What is Secularism? Write the difference between Indian model and the Western
model of Secularism.

34. Explain the factors responsible for the decline of the position of Parliament.

OR

Explain the main stages of electoral process in India.

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 CBSE Class 11 Political Science
Sample Paper 02 (2019-20)

Solution
Section A

1. Mutual exclusion in secularism means that religion and state must be strictly
separated.

OR

According to Article 21: Protection of life and personal liberty- No person shall be
deprived of his/her life or personal liberty except according to the procedure
established by the law of India or its provincial government.

2. Article 324 of the Indian Constitution gives the power to the election commission.

3. Germany has a parliamentary system in which the president is the ceremonial head
of state and the chancellor is the head of government.

4. A state legislature is a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a

federal system.

5. (d) 30 other Judges

Explanation: 30 other Judges

6. There are 97 subjects in Union List. The main subjects are Defense, Foreign Affairs,
Currency and Coinage, War and Peace, Atomic Energy, National Resources, Railways,
Post and Telegraph, Citizenship, Navigation and Shipping, Foreign Trade, Inter-State
Trade and Commerce, Banking, Insurance, National Highways, Census, Election,
Institutions of higher education and others.

7. Elections

8. Five

9. In political theory, we study certain values, principles, and ideals which inspired
people and guided policies like democracy, freedom, equality, etc.

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10. (c) Like the British Monarch
Explanation: Like the British Monarch

11. Aristotle

12. Children

13. Two aspects of freedom are:

i. The absence of external constraints.

ii. The existence of conditions in which people can develop their talents.

14. A citizen is a person who is a member of a state to enjoy civil and political rights and
participate in the governing of a country.

OR

UNDP stand for United Nations Development Programme.

15. (a) Communalism

Explanation: Communalism
16. (c) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

17. Federalism is an institutional mechanism to accommodate two sets of polities-one at

the regional level and the other at the national level.

18. Peace is a situation of non-violence as well as to live in a society and to work smoothly
is called peace.

19. Politics

20. The concept of equality implies that all people, as human beings, are entitled to the
same rights and opportunities to develop their skills and talents and to pursue their
goals and ambitions.

Section B

21. Social justice refers to no discrimination among citizens on any ground. India has

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 ensured social justice:

i. Political authority establishes an equal society through legislature and executive.

ii. No discrimination is made on any ground guaranteed by the constitution under
rights against exploitation.

22. Development is a multidimensional process involving changes in structures, attitudes,

institutions, and acceleration of economic growth, reduction of inequality and
eradication of poverty. It may be a transformation from traditional society to
modernisation.

23. i. Non-alignment refers not to belong to any power blocs and to maintain friendly
relations with other countries.
ii. Non-alignments refers to peaceful coexistence in international affairs.
iii. Non-alignment has created a new international economic order on the principle of
equality and ended colonialism.
Section C

24. Indian Independence Act, 1947 changed the status of the Constituent Assembly.
According to this Act, the Constituent Assembly was to play a double role. It was to be
a Constituent Assembly as well as the ordinary lawmaking body. Thus, the Indian
Independence Act gave the Constituent Assembly the much needed legal sovereignty
and also conferred upon it the role of Free India's Provisional Parliament. The Act
also made a division of the Constituent Assembly. The members representing the
areas included in Pakistan formed the Constituent Assembly for Pakistan and the
remaining members constituted the Constituent Assembly for India. Therefore, the
membership of the Constituent Assembly came down to 308.

25. Following are the major drawbacks in the Indian electoral system:

i. The distortion of seat-vote ratio: The first and foremost defect of the present
electoral system is that there is no relationship between the votes secured by a
party and its strength in the Assembly or the Parliament. The number of seats
secured by a particular party is not proportionate to the votes polled in their
favor.
ii. Money Power: Another important drawback of the Indian electoral system is the

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 growing influence of money in elections. The expenses incurred on elections are
so huge that parties tend to give the ticket to a millionaire. The high cost of
electioneering has resulted in corrupt practices.

26. Politics has assumed great importance in today’s life. It has become the synonym of
power. In fact, politics is an art or capacity and capability to get power and authority.
It is one’s ability to command obedience by influencing the people and by shaping the
behaviour of the people according to their design Politics is an important and integral
part of any society. Mahatma Gandhi once observed that politics envelops us like the
coils of a snake and there is no other way out but to wrestle with it.

27. A state has four essential elements and it cannot exist, if anyone of them is lacking:

i. The population is the primary element of the state, no state can exist if no human
beings are there.
ii. A fixed territory is also an element and a state cannot be imagined without it.
iii. Through the Government, the will of the state is formulated, expressed and
enforced, hence, it is an essential element.
iv. Sovereignty refers to the supreme power of the state and the most important
element.
Section D
28. i. Different ethnic groups in Iraq are:
a. Shiites
b. Sunnis
c. Kurdish
The above groups stand for their own interests, philosophy, and ideology.
ii. a. Here the Iraqi people are hoping to frame a new constitution and to be
excepted by all ethnic groups of Iraq.
b. In the European Union, the attempt of the people failed but in India the
attempt of the people got success.
29. i. 73rd amendment of Panchayati Raj Institution provided reservations for women
and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
ii. One-third of the positions in all Panchayati Raj Institutions are reserved for
women to provide the equal right to women and women empowerment.
iii. The values which 73rd amendment ensure in the context of reservation are:

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 a. Poverty alleviation.
b. Education.
c. Women empowerment.
d. The welfare of weaker sections.
30. i. This violates the principle of equality due to discrimination on the basis of
colour. White Europeans were given preference and privilege over coloured
people on the basis of their colour differences.
ii. Significance of economic equality:
a. Economic equality guarantees each and everybody equal opportunities to
improve one’s potential and capabilities.
b. Economic equality reduces the gap between the rich and the poor or high or
middle class, etc.
c. Economic disparities can make society more violent because the reforms
cannot take place in such a society.
iii. Yes, I agree with the statement that absolute economic equality is neither possible
nor desirable. The most a society can do is to try and reduce the gaps between the
richest and poorest members of society to bring economic equality. Society has
different status, roles and ranks for its members so that it can function
smoothly. The most a society can do is to try and reduce the gaps between the
richest and poorest members of society. There are different ranks in the society
according to the work served by the person and the rewards are equivalent to the
work. Therefore, absolute economic equality cannot be possible as inequality in
income will remain in the society. Society categorises the people on the basis of
race, gender, caste, class etc that create inequality. The only thing that a society
can do is provide equal opportunity to all by providing basic services such as
health education etc. irrespective of economic background.
31.

Serial no. Alphabet name Name of state

i B Chandigarh

ii D Jammu and Kashmir

iii A Gujrat

iv E Madhya Pradesh

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 v C Uttar Pradesh

Section E

32. By the 42nd Amendment in 1976, ten Fundamental Duties of Citizens of India were
incorporated under Article 51A of the Constitution of lndia:

i. To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, national flag,
and national anthem.
ii. To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for
freedom.
iii. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
iv. To defend the country and render national services whenever required.
v. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the
people of India and to renounce those practices which seem to be indignified
towards women.
vi. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
vii. To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers,
and wildlife as well as to have compassion towards all living creatures.
viii. To safeguard public property.
ix. To develop scientific temper and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
x. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual or collective activities to
reach the nation to the higher levels of endeavours and achievements.

OR

The unique features of the Indian Constitution are as follows:

i. Indian Constitution is a written set of rules and regulations and it is the lengthiest
constitution in the world containing 395 articles, 12 schedules and a book of more
than 250 pages.
ii. Indian Constitution has provided to Indian citizens fundamental rights and to
establish a welfare state, directive principles of state policy have also been
generated.
iii. By the 42nd Amendment in 1976, some (ten) fundamental duties have also been
added up in the Constitution.

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 iv. Indian Constitution is federal in structure but unitary in spirit.
v. The Indian Constitution is a blend of flexibility and rigidity, i.e. some of the
Articles in Constitution can be amended by simple-majority but some require 2/3
majority of the parliament and voting in each house as well as to be ratified by at
least half of the state legislatures.

33. The six types of freedoms guaranteed through this right are given below :

i. Freedom of Speech and Expression: Every citizen has the right to express his
ideas freely. This can be done in two ways, Le., by speaking and by writing.
Therefore, freedom of speech and expression has been guaranteed.
ii. Freedom to Assemble Peacefully: The citizens have the right to assemble and
express their ideas and to understand the views of others. But they can assemble
only peacefully and without arms.
iii. Freedom to form Unions and Associations: The citizens have the right to form
associations for safeguarding their rights or for recreation. Such a right is essential
for the sake of securing justice and equal opportunities.
iv. Freedom to move freely within the territory of India: The citizens of India have
the freedom to move throughout India. But, like other types of freedom
restrictions can be imposed on this freedom as well as in the interest of public
order or for safeguarding the right of any scheduled tribe.
v. Freedom to live in any part of India: Every citizen has a right to reside in any
part of India. But, like the freedom of movement, this freedom also may be limited
for the sake of public order or for protecting the rights of a scheduled tribe.
vi. Freedom to practice any profession or occupation: Every citizen has the
freedom to choose his profession. He has also the right to change his profession
according to his will and circumstances.

OR

Secularism is an ideology that provides a theory of life and conduct as against one
provided by religion. According to a New English Dictionary, secularity denotes the
absence of a connection with religion. Secular literature means literature that is not
concerned with or devoted to the service of religion. Likewise, secular education
means a curriculum where religious education is excluded. In very simple words

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 secularism signifies the separation of the state and the religion.
Difference:

Western Secularism Indian Secularism

State-supported religious reform s Strict non-interference of religion and state

allowed. in each other's affairs.

Equality between different sects of Equality between different religions. groups

religion is emphasized is a key concern.

Less attention to community-based

Attention to minority rights.
rights.

Individual and his rights are at the The rights of both individual and religious
center. communities are protected.

34. Following factors are responsible for the decline of the position of Parliament:

i. Indiscipline in the Parliament: The trend of indiscipline in the Parliament is

increasing these days. It lowers the dignity of the Parliament.
ii. Fallen Standard of Debates: The standard of debates in Parliament has
considerably fallen. Debates in Parliament which were once characterised by
irony, wit, and humour have now reduced to abuse and choicest insults.
iii. The dominance of the Cabinet: The area of authority originally belonging to the
Parliament has been usurped by the Cabinet. The Cabinet fixes the programme of
the Parliament, prepares a daily time table of the session of the House or Houses,
etc. The Cabinet is doing most of the other things that constitute the stock of
Parliamentary business.
iv. Absence of the members from the Houses: Most of the members of Parliament
do not take an interest in its functions and remain absent from the meetings. Due
to the lack of quorum, the Chairman has to adjourn the meetings of the House.
v. The tendency to legislate through ordinance: According to Article 123 whenever
the Parliament is not in session, the President can issue an ordinance. Now the
tendency of the ordinance is increasing.
vi. Weak opposition: For the success of the Parliament a strong opposition is a must.
But in India the opposition is disunited.

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 OR

The main stages of the electoral process in India are as follow:

i. Delimitation of Constituencies: It is the first step which is undertaken by the

Election Commission. The whole country in the case of Lok Sabha elections and of
that particular state in the case of Legislative Assembly elections is divided into as
many constituencies as there are seats,
ii. Preparation of voters’ list: Preparation and revision of the electoral roll or
voters' list constitute the next step done under the supervision of the Election
Commission. Periodically the voter's list of each constituency is prepared and
published.
iii. President and Governor’s Notification: Consequent upon the President's and
Governor's notifications, the Election Commission undertakes the task of
conducting elections in the country.
iv. Announcement of election schedule: The election schedule is announced-
indicating the date for filing the nomination papers, their scrutiny, withdrawals,
polling, counting of the votes and the declaration of the election results.
v. Allotment of election symbols: Allotment of election symbols to the candidates
and the political parties is done by the Election Commission.
vi. Election campaign: The candidates and the political parties are given time for
election campaigns by the Election Commission. The election campaign normally
ends 48 hours before the election.
vii. Voting: On the date fixed earlier, voting takes place. For voting, election booths
are set up. Voters go to the polling booths and cast their votes for the candidates of
their choice. Voting is held by secret ballot or now by EVMs.
viii. Counting of votes and declaration of result: After the voting is over, the ballot
boxes are opened before the candidates or their agents and votes are counted
under the supervision of the returning officer. A candidate who gets the highest
number of votes is declared elected.
ix. Election petition: If any candidate feels that the election in his constituency has
not been held properly or if he has any objection against the result, he can file an
election petition.

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