I.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (1×11=11)

1. According to John Rawls, what is the most rational and fair way to distribute resources in
society?
A. Equal distribution for all
B. Distribution based on individual abilities
C. Distribution based on social status
D. Distribution based on a lottery system
2. Which of the following statements best defines the concept of equality?
A. The idea that everyone is identical in every way.
B. Ensuring that everyone has the same wealth and resources.
C. Treating everyone impartially and without discrimination.
D. Promoting the dominance of a particular social group.
3. Which one of the following best defines “freedom” in a political context?Judicial Review
A. Absence of government interference.
B. Ability to do whatever one pleases.
C. Pursuit of individual interests without any limits.
D. Ability to participate in decision-making processes that affect one’s life.
4. The power of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution and to declare any law
invalid is known as:
A. Judicial Review
B. Judicial Activism
C. Judicial independence
D. Judicial precedent
5. The President of India can be remove a judge from office only on the recommendation
of
A. The Chief Justice of India
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Parliament
D. The Council of Ministers
6. Under which Article High Courts also have the power to issue writs?
A. Article 32
B. Article 13
C. Article 226
D. Article 356
7. Article 352 of the Constitution deals with
A. National emergency
B. State emergency
C. Financial emergency
D. Armed conflict
8. Residuary powers are vested with the
A. Executive
B. Parliament
C. Judiciary
D. Local government
 9. Which one of the following articles declare India a “Union of states”?
A. Article 1
B. Article 10
C. Article 4
D. Article 2
10. The State Reorganization Commission recommended the creation of
A. Punchi Commission
B. Rajmannar Commission
C. Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a
central authority and various constituent units of the country. Commission
D. None of the above
II. ASSERTION (A) AND REASON® (1×5=5)
1. A- Article 32 is the most important of all the Fundamental rights in India.
R- This right allows citizens to approach the Courts if any of their fundamental rights
are violated by the state.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.
2. A- Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a
central authority and various constituent units of the country.
R- Usually, a federation has one level of government.
A. Both (A) and ® are true, and ® is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and ® are true, but ® is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true but ® is false
D. (A) is false but ® is true
3. A- It is generally accepted that the Indian Constitution has created a strong state
government.
R- India is a country of continental dimensions with less diversities and more social
problems.
A. Both the A and the R are correct and the R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both the A and the R are correct but the R is not the correct explanation of the
A.
C. A is incorrect but the R is correct.
D. A is correct but the R is incorrect.
4. A- Supreme Court not just settles disputes but also interprets the powers of Union and
State government as laid down in the Constitution.
R- The Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court establishes it as an umpire in all
disputes regarding federal matters.
A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is incorrect but R is correct.
D. A is correct but R is incorrect.
5. A- India is often called a ‘quasi-federal’ state.
 R- India has a bicameral legislature.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but ® is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true and ® is false
D. A is false and ® is true.
III. ANSWER IN BRIEF (2×4= 8)
1. What do you mean by proportional Justice?
2. How would you explain the idea of “just distribution “?
3. Explain the Marxian idea of economic inequality.
4. How would you regard feminism as an important medium for achieving Equality in the
society?
IV. MATCH THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS WITH APPROPRIATE INSTANCES: (1×4=4)

CONCEPTS

(a)Affirmative action

(b) Equality of opportunity

(c) Equal Rights

INSTANCES

(i)Every adult citizen has a right to vote.

(ii)Every adult citizen has a right to vote.

(iii)Every child should get free education.

V. LONG ANSWER BASED QUESTIONS (2×6=12)

1. Elucidate the concept of “Veil of Ignorance “.
2. Analyse the concept of Liberalism from economic point of view.