Kerala Plus One Question Paper 2025 Political Science

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Kerala Board of Public
Examinations

FY-336
Reg. No. : ......................................

Name : ...........................................

FIRST YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2025

Part – III Time : 2½ Hours
POLITICAL SCIENCE Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 80 Scores

General Instructions to Candidates :
 There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
 Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
 Read questions carefully before answering.
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 Calculations, figures and graphs should be shown in the answer sheet itself.
 Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.

 
    15  ‘  ’ .
 ‘  ’    
 .
      .
    .
  , , ,   
.
   .

FY-336 1 P.T.O.

From questions 1 to 11, answer for 16 scores.
1. Which of the following is the best description of fundamental right ?
(a) All rights an individual should have.
(b) All rights given to citizens by law.
(c) The rights given and protected by the Constitution.
(d) The rights given by the Constitution that cannot ever restricted. (1)

2. Which of the following resembles most a Direct Democracy ?
(a) Election of the President of India.
(b) Decision taken by the Grama Sabha
(c) Election of the school leader.
(d) Opinion poll conducted by the media. (1)

3. ‘I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to death your right to say it.’ The
statement of Voltaire upholds the importance of which type of freedom ?
(a) Freedom of expression
(b) Freedom of equality
(c) Freedom of belief
(d) Freedom of profession (1)

4. Identify the odd one :
(President, Prime Minister, District Collector, Governor) (1)

5. Name the present Chief Justice of India. (1)

6. The concept ‘Veil of Ignorance’ associated with _________. (1)

7. Identify the case in which the judiciary of India advanced the theory of ‘basic
structure’ of the Constitution. (1)

8. Which one of the following statements is true about political theory ?
(a) It discusses the ideas that form the basis of political institutions.
(b) It explain the relationship between different religions.
(c) It explains the meaning of concepts like equality and freedom.
(d) It predicts the performance of political parties. (2)

9. Identify the provisions in Indian Constitution borrowed from British Constitution.
 Directive Principles
 Parliamentary form of government
 Fundamental rights
 Rule of Law
 Law making procedure
 The idea of residual powers (3)

FY-336 2

1  11   16  .
1.         ?
(a)     .
(b)     .
(c)    .
(d)      . (1)
2.      
 ?
(a)   
(b)   
(c)   
(d)     (1)
3. ‘   ,    
    ’.  
   .
(a)   (b)  
(c)   (d)   (1)
4.  .
(, ,  , ) (1)
5.     . (1)
6. ‘ ’     ? (1)
7.  ‘ ’     
    ? (1)
8.      
 ?
(a)      .
(b)     .
(c) ,      .
(d)     . (2)
9.       
     .
  
  
  
 
  
    (3)

FY-336 3 P.T.O.

10. Match the column A with B and C. (4)
A B C
(i) Natural Equality Equal freedom to earn and Right to vote
spend
(ii) Political Equality Born free and equal Public places open to all
(iii) Social Equality Equal social status Equal to each other
(iv) Economic Equality Equal opportunities to the Equal pay for equal work
avenues of authority

11. Match the following : (4)
The Republic Mahatma Gandhi
Ramayana Retold Aung San Suu Kyi
Hind Swaraj Plato
Freedom from Fear Aubrey Menon

Answer any 4 questions from 12 to 16. Each carries 3 scores. (4  3 = 12)
12. Briefly explain how the independence of judiciary is ensured in India.

13. Write any three approaches to the pursuit of peace.

14. Briefly explain the relevance of studying political theory.

15. Indian Constitution can be amended in three different methods. Distinguish the three
methods.

16. “One man’s rights end, where the other man’s nose begins.” Elucidate.

Answer any 4 questions from 17 to 21. Each carries 4 scores. (4  4 = 16)

17. Briefly explain any four functions of a constitution.

18. Two political philosophies of Indian Constitution are given below. Explain them.
(i) Universal Adult Franchise
(ii) Individual Freedom
FY-336 4

10. A  B, C   . (4)
A B C
(i)    
  
 
(ii)    

 

(iii)       
(iv)     
   

11.  . (4)
   
    
  
    

12  16    4  .
 3  . (4  3 = 12)
12.     
  .

13.      .

14.      .

15.        . 
  .

16. “       
.” .

17 21    4 
.  4  . (4  4 = 16)
17.       .

18.       .
 .
(i)   
(ii)  

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19. Briefly explain any four writs issued by the courts for the protection of fundamental
rights.

20. Prepare a note on social and environmental cost of development.

21. Two principles of justice are given below. Explain them.
(i) Equal treatment for equals
(ii) Proportionate justice

Answer any 4 questions from 22 to 26. Each carries 5 scores. (4  5 = 20)
22. ‘Nationalism is a feeling of oneness.’ Give brief explanation on the factors that promote
nationalism.

23. Explain the functions of Election Commission of India.

24. Analyse the position of the Prime Minister in Indian Political System.

25. Prepare a note on Universal citizenship and Global citizenship.

26. Explain the major features of 73rd Constitutional amendment.

Answer any 2 questions from 27 to 29. Each carries 8 scores. (2  8 = 16)
27. Explain how does the parliament control the executive.

28. Indian secularism is subjected to severe criticism. Explain any four criticisms levelled
against Indian secularism.

29. Based on the hints provided, explain the conflicting areas of Indian federalism.
 Demands for Autonomy
 Role of Governors
 Demands for new states
 Inter-state conflicts
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19.    
    .

20.   ,    
 .

21.     . .
(i)   
(ii)  

22 26    4 
.  5  . (4  5 = 20)
22. ‘   ’.  
   .

23.     .

24.     
 .

25.  ,     
.

26. 73-     .

27 29    2 
.  8  . (2  8 = 16)
27.     
 .

28.     . 
    
.

29.     
 .
  
  
    
   
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