Political Science Question Paper 2012
AHSEC Class 12 New Syllabus
Full Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 30
Time: Three hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
PART – A: (Contemporary World Politics)
1. Answer the following: 1x6=6
- When did Cold War begin?
- How many members signed in UN Charter when it was set up?
- Write the full form of SAARC.
- When did India start its economic reform?
- Who was the leader of Communist Revolution in China?
- Which event does ‘9/11’ refer to in the context of contemporary world politics?
2. Write the names of permanent members of UN Security Council. 2
3. What are the causes of globalization? 2
4. Name the two places where atom bombs were dropped in the Second World War. 2
5. Mention two reforms which President Gorbachev initiated in the USSR. 2
6. Environmental issues have become a matter of serious concern in global politics. Why? 2
7. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan from ____ to ____. (Fill in the blanks) 2
8. Discuss the role of Non Aligned Movement (NAM) during the Cold War era. 4
9. What are the four components of traditional notion of security from external threats? Give examples. 4
10. Briefly discuss about the consequences of disintegration of the USSR. 4
11. What is meant by ‘Global Commons’? Suggest two steps for protection of ‘Global Commons’. 1+3=4
12. In which year the World Bank was created? Discuss its activities. 1+3=4
13. What are different types of hegemony? Give examples of each of them. 3+3=6
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Discuss the role and limitation of SAARC as a forum of regional cooperation. 4+2=6
14. Write a note on India-China relations. 6
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What changes occurred in United Nations Organization (UNO) after the Cold War? 6
PART – B
Politics in India since Independence
15. Answer the following: 1x6
- In India, which decade was labeled as the ‘dangerous decade’?
- Name the leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan.
- Which party led the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)?
- When did the first Five Year Plan Start?
(Choose the correct answer)
- 1961
- 1965
- 1951
- 1975
- Name the Indian President who proclaimed Emergency in 1975.
- Name the two cities which became divided into ‘Communal Zones’ at the time of partition.
16. What was Bombay Plan? 2
17. Who introduced twenty point programme and why? 1+1=2
18. When and why Mandal issue was raised in Indian Politics? 1+1=2
19. What does the word ‘Political Earthquake’ signifies in Indian Politics? 2
20. Mention two important basic principles of India’s Foreign Policy. 2
21. On which date was the draft of the Indian Constitution signed and when it came into force? 1+1=2
22. Write any four features of coalition government. 4
23. Discuss briefly the two challenges that India had to face immediately after independence. 2+2=4
24. What is meant by Emergency? Write any one effect of the declaration of emergency due to internal disturbances. 2+2=4
25. Mention any four regional parties of India. 4
26. Would you consider the anti-arrack movement as a Women’s movement? Why? 1+3=4
27. Who was the architect of India’s Foreign Policy? Explain the basic objectives of Jawaharlal Nehru’s foreign policy. 1+5=6
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Explain the Congress dominance in the first three general elections. 6
28. When was the Planning Commission set up in India? Discuss its role. 1+5=6
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Explain any three main outcome of Lok Sabha election of 1977. 6
(GROUP – B)
(For Old Course)
PART – I: Political Theory
29. Answer the following: 1x5=5
- What is the main basis of Nation?
- ‘Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty’. Who said this?
- ‘Universal teaching must precede universal enfranchisement’. – Who made this statement?
- Mention one important feature of the parliamentary form of government.
- Direct democracy prevailed in the ancient days in:
- India
- Greece
- China
- Egypt
30. Write two essential functions of a welfare state. 2
31. Write two demerits of direct election. 2
32. Mention two merits of presidential form government. 2
33. Mention two functions of Executive. 2
34. Mention two principles of Gandhism. 2
35. Mention two basic principles of Marxism. 2
36. Write three essential functions of the state. 3
37. Write three characteristics of democracy. 3
38. Mention three demerits of dictatorship. 3
39. Mention three organs of government. 3
40. Mention three kinds of equality. 3
41. What is a Nation? Write two points of differences between Nation and Nationality. 2+2=4
42. Give two arguments in favour of and two arguments against the concept of Individualism. 2+2=4
43. What is Socialism? Explain three merits of Socialism. 2+3=5
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Write five sources of Law. 5
44. Discuss the composition and functions of Legislature. 5
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Mention five points of differences between Federal and Unitary Government. 5
PART – II: Indian Constitution
45. Answer the following: 1x5=5
- Who can nominate members to the Parliament?
- Who presides over the joint session of the Union Parliament?
- Which Government in India enjoys the residuary powers?
- Is India a supporter of colonialism?
- Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for constitutional amendment?
46. Mention two qualifications of a member of the Lok Sabha. 2
47. How is the Chief Minister of a state appointed? 2
48. Mention two federal features of the Indian Constitution. 2
49. Mention two causes of regional imbalance. 2
50. What are the two essential qualifications for the Judges of a High Court? 2
51. Name two Union Territories of India. 2
52. Mention three ingredients of Foreign Policy of India. 3
53. Write three main challenges before Indian Democracy. 3
54. Mention three important legislative powers of the Governor of a state. 3
55. Mention the three methods of amendment of the Indian Constitution. 3
56. Write a note on the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly. 3
57. What do you understand by National Integration? Suggest two measures for strengthening National Integration in India. 2+2=4
58. Discuss the role of the Prime Minister of India. 4
59. Explain the executive powers of the President of India. 5
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Describe the powers and functions of the Supreme Court of India. 5
60. How is the Vice-President of India elected? Write briefly his powers and functions. 2+3=5
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Discuss the relationship between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 5