ISC Class 12 Sample Paper 2023 Political Science

POLITICAL SCIENCE
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Maximum Marks: 80
Time Allowed: Three hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time).
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Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C.
Section A consists of objective / very short type questions.
Section B consists of short answer questions.
Section C consists of long answer questions.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
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SECTION A - 16 MARKS

Question 1

(i) Which one of the following uses force and coercion in the formation of [1]
government?

(a) Totalitarian State

(b) Democratic State

(c) Federal State

(d) Constitutional Monarchy

(ii) The Constitutional position of the President of India is the most similar to the [1]
______________.

(a) President of the US

(b) President of Russia

(c) Monarch of Britain

(d) Prime Minister of Britain

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(iii) Liberal Democracy involves limited government interference. The government [1]
exercises only those powers that are granted to it by the __________.

(a) people of the country

(b) Union Legislature

(c) head of the state

(d) Constitution

(iv) The hallmark of a federal form of government is: [1]

(a) division of powers.

(b) distribution of powers.

(c) separation of powers.

(d) combination of powers.

(v) A ____________ constitution is less flexible and less adaptable to changing times. [1]

(vi) The process for electing the members of the upper house of the Indian Parliament [1]
is called _____________.

(vii) The special power to declare a subject of state list as a subject of national [1]
importance belongs to ___________.

(viii) Loyalty for one’s own region over and above the interests of the nation is known [1]
as _____________.

(ix) State whether the following statements are True or False:

(a) Judicial activism implies a pro-active approach of the judiciary towards [1]
prevailing socio-economic and political apathy in the country.

(b) The Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable in the court of law. [1]

(c) The President of the USA is not a member of the legislature. [1]

(d) The 74th Amendment of 1992 lays down the rules and regulations regarding [1]
urban local self-government.

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(x) Answer the following questions in one word:

(a) The introductory part of the Indian Constitution. [1]

(b) A state that treats all religious beliefs and practices with equal respect. [1]

(c) A state that consists of both federal and unitary features. [1]

(d) The right to vote given to all adult citizens without any discrimination. [1]

SECTION B - 32 MARKS

Question 2 [4]

Enumerate any two methods for amending the Indian Constitution.

Question 3 [4]

Briefly discuss the importance of Universal Adult Franchise.

Question 4 [4]

(i) Mention the composition and method of election of the US Congress.

OR

(ii) Examine any two special powers of Rajya Sabha.

Question 5 [4]

(i) Explain any two legislative powers of the President of India.

OR

(ii) Examine two veto powers of the President of United States of America.

Question 6 [4]

What type of cases are covered under the Original Jurisdiction of Indian Supreme Court?

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Question 7 [4]
Every Preamble contains certain key ideals. Elaborate on any two ideals enshrined in the
Preamble of India.

Question 8 [4]
Explain the significance of the Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution by giving
any two examples.

Question 9 [4]
Examine the ‘Sons of the Soil Principle’ with the help of any two examples.

SECTION C - 32 MARKS

Question 10 [8]
United Kingdom is a unitary state. Justify the statement by explaining any four features
of a unitary state.

Question 11 [8]
Compare and contrast the two houses of the Indian Union Parliament.

Question 12 [8]
(i) Enumerate the composition and any four functions of the Zila Parishad.

OR
(ii) Discuss any four measures to strengthen the Indian Democracy.

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Question 13

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

Sahil is a driver in a company in Bhilai. He falls ill due to COVID-19 and is terminated
from the job. As a result, Sahil’s son who is a minor takes up a job in a coal mine to
provide financial support to the family.

(i) Identify the Fundamental Right violated in the above case. Which Part of the [2]
Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?

(ii) Explain in detail the provisions of the Fundamental Right that has been violated [4]
in the case given above.

(iii) Which Fundamental Right restores the Right violated in the above case? Explain [2]
briefly.

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