Total No. of Questions : 11                

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Political Science                                               Paper – Second Term

Maximum Marks : 50                                                               Time : 2½ Hours

Note : In case of failures/re-appear cases and fresh private candidates; i.e. candidates appearing for the first time after having passed Secondary School Examination, marks secured out of 50 shall be raised proportionately as if obtained out of 75.

(Long Answer Type Questions)

1. Discuss the role of Social Reformers in Freedom Movement.                               7

Or

Explain the features of the India Constitution.

2. Give short description of Fundamental Rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

Or 

      Throw light on the form and importance of the Directive principles of State policy.                                                                                                                      7

3.  Give the difference of the Function and Power of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.                                                                                                              7

Or

      Explain the composition of Supreme Court. Explain the terms of service of the Judges.

4. What is the meaning of Community Development ? Enumerate its development, aims, characteristics and functions.                                                                        7

Or

      Discuss the problem of Development in Urban areas.

(Short Answer Type Questions)

5. Explain the importance of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.             3

6. Why is the India Constitution called the Secular ?                                                3

7. What is the meaning of Writ of Mandamus                                                          3

8. Explain any four functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.                          3

9. Mention any three sources of Income of the Panchayats.                          3

(Very Short Answer Type Questions)

10. The following very short answer type questions of one mark, each may be answered in a few words or few sentences :

(a) Who was the founder of the Arya Samaj ?                                             1

(b) When was the Indian Constitution passed ?                                            1

(c) Who appoints the Governor ?                                                                1

(d) Name two Chambers of the Parliament o India.                         1

(Multiple Choice Type Questions)

11. Choose the correct/most appropriate answer and write it in your Answer-book :

(i)Simon Commission came to India in                                                   1

(a) 1942

(b) 1916

(c) 1928

(d) 1927

(ii) The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the                                1

            (a) Chief Justice of India

            (b) People

            (c) Prime Minister

            (d) President

 (iii) The first President of India was                                                                   1

(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(b) Sh. V.V. Giri

(c) Giani Zail Singh

(d) Rajiv Gandhi