Answers fo this Paper must be written on the Answer Sheet provided separalely You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers This paper consists of ten questions on 8 pages. Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory) A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part Il, two out of three questions from Section A and three out of five questions from Section B. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [] Part! Attempt all questions. Question 1 Choose the correct option: [16] (i) Which of these is not a procedure of the Parliament? (a) Session (b) Quorum (c) Question Hour (d) Zero Hour (ii) With respect to the Vice President, which of the following statements are true? 1.The Vice President should be at least 30 years of age. 2.The Vice President can never resign his office(iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (a) (b) () (a) (a) (0) ( i (a) (b) () (d) (a) (b) (c) (d) 3. He should be qualified for election as a member of the Council of States. 4.He gets no salary as the Vice President Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 2, 3and 4 tand3 1, 2and 3 Sand 4 Which among these is not an Administrative power of the Cabinet? Amendment of the Constitution Policy Making Coordinate the functioning of the various ministers Appointments Which among these is not an individual responsibility of a Minister? Support and defend Government policies ‘Answerable to the Parliament for the department under his control. Responsible for matters such as personal lapse. Responsible for matters such as breach of oath of secrecy. Which among these is not under original jurisdiction of the High Court? State revenue and its collection Accept appeals against District courts Interpret the Constitution Enforcement of Fundamental Rights Which of the following writs is a safeguard for personal a(vii) wii) (ix) (a) (b) (o) @ (a) (b) © @) a (b) (c) @) (a) (b) (c) (d) freedom? Quo Warranto Habeas Corpus Mandamus Prohibition Why was the ‘War of 1857’ hailed as the First War of Independence? Itwas an organised battle fought by the Indian Army It was the first mass uprising. It was the first mass uprising which shook the foundation of British Army. First mass uprising which shook the foundation of British Government. What were the provisions of the General Service Enlistment Act which was resented by Indian Soldiers? The provisions of the Act stipulated that they could not wear beard or turban. The provisions of the Act stipulated that they could be sent overseas on duty The provisions of the Act stipulated that they could not be paid higher salaries. The provisions of the Act stipulated that they will have to guard strategic places. This was not the objective of the early nationalists: To create a United public opinion. To arouse National political consciousness. To educate people in India in modern politics. To attain complete freedomxiv) a b) c) ) (a) () Ganghiji’s idea of non-violence was Non killing of living beings. Avoiding injury to anything by thought, word or deed Avoiding injury to living beings. A moral force born out of truth ‘Select two constructive programmes introduced by Gandhiji Removal of untouchability and popularization of Swadeshi and Khadi larization of Swadeshi and Khadi and salt making Removal of untouchability and satyagraha Removal of untouchability and passive resistance Which countries were associated with the Triple Entente in 1907? “ France, Germany France, England, Russia France, England, Germany France. Russia, Germany Asystem by which a powerful nation used to establish its control over another country is known as: Nationalism Militant Nationalism Neo nationalism Imperialism Which among these is a reason for Hitler's attack on Danzig? He wanted to weaken Britain. He wanted to weaken France. It was inhabited mainly by Germans(a) (xv) (a) (b) (c) (d) (xvi) (a) (b) (c) (d) Question 2 (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (wii) To draw America into the war. Which is the deliberative organ of the United Nations? General Assembly Security Council The Secretariat The Trusteeship Council The following UN organization works for promoting collaboration among nations through education UNESCO WHO UNDP UNICEF. Answer the following questions: State two ways by which the authority of the Prime Minister can be checked. What are ‘precedents’ in a ‘Court of Record’? How are they used? State two objectives of the Muslim League. How did the Non-cooperation Movement promote social reforms? In which two ways did the Quit India movement influence the National movement? What were the effects of the Second World War on Germany? What is Cold War? [2] (2) [2] [2] 2) [2] 2)Question 3 a (ii) (iii) Question 4 (i) (ii) (iiiy Question 5 () (ii) (ii) OnIRUBHAI AMBAN! Partll Section A Attempt any two questions from this Section. With reference to The Union Legislature answer the following questions: What is the total membership of the Rajya Sabha? Why is it called a ‘Permanent House’? State three most important ways by which the Parliament exercises control over the Executive. State any four financial powers of the Parliament. The executive power of the Indian Union is vested in the President. In this context, answer the following questions State any three legislative powers of the President of India Explain the procedure for the impeachment of the President. What is an ‘Emergency’? Under what circumstances can the President proclaim a state of emergency in the country? An independent and supreme judiciary is also an essential requirement of a federal governance. In this context, answer the following questions. Explain briefly, the meaning and scope of the term “Power of Judicial Review’ of the Supreme Court. State the composition of the High Court. What are the qualifications required to be a judge of the High Court? What is meant by a Lok Adalat? State any three advantages of Lok Adalats. 1} [3] [4] 13] BI] (4 BI 13 (41Question 6 (ii) (iii) Question 7 “ (ii) (iii) (a) Section B A {tempt any three questions from this Section. The combined effect of British expansionist policies, €conomic exploitation and administrative changes adversely affected all sections of Indian society and culminated in the First War of Independence. In this context, answer the following questions: State three ways by which the East India Company was 3) expanding its territories. Mention three economic causes that caused unrest among 1B) the Indians. What were the changes introduced in the administrative set- [4] up of the British territories in India? One of the most distinguishing features of the Second half of the 19" century was the birth of national awakening in India and the subsequent growth of Nationalism. In this context, answer the following questions: State any three repressive Colonial policies which acted asa _—[3] catalyst for the growth of nationalist movement in India Who was Raja Rammohan Roy? State any two of his [3] contributions towards reforming Indian Society. Observe the picture and answer the questions that follow: [4] ¢ Identify the person. To which group of nationalists did hebelong? (b. Mention any two of his contributions towards growth of Nationalism in India. Question 8 In 1919, Gandhiji plunged into India's struggle for freedom He guided the affairs of the Indian National Congress with new techniques. Through various national movements he got the public support to win freedom for India. In this context explain: (i) The reasons leading to the Civil Disobedience Movernent. 13) (iii) The programmes included in the Civil Disobedience [3] Movement. (iii) Impact of the Civil Disobedience Movement. [4] Question 9 (i) Explain the immediate cause of the First World War. 13) (ii) Mention any three objectives of the League of Nations, [3] (iii) State any two causes each for the rise of Fascism in Italy and [4] Nazism in Germany respectively Question 10 With reference to the United Nations: (i) State any three objectives of the UN B) (ii) Write the full form of UNICEF. Mention two of its functions. [3] (iii) Name the architects of the Non-Aligned movement. State any [4] three of its objectives.