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ISC Class XII Board Specimen 2023 : Political Science

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POLITICAL SCIENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [ ]. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION A - 16 MARKS Question 1 (i) (ii) Which one of the following uses force and coercion in the formation of government? (a) Totalitarian State (b) Democratic State (c) Federal State (d) Constitutional Monarchy The Constitutional position of the President of India is the most similar to the ______________. (a) President of the US (b) President of Russia (c) Monarch of Britain (d) Prime Minister of Britain [1] [1] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2023 1 (iii) (iv) Liberal Democracy involves limited government interference. The government 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 The hallmark of a federal form of government is: (a) division of powers. (b) distribution of powers. (c) separation of powers. (d) combination of powers. [1] [1] (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 is called _____________. [1] (vii) The special power to declare a subject of state list as a subject of national importance belongs to ___________. [1] (viii) Loyalty for one s own region over and above the interests of the nation is known as _____________. [1] (ix) State whether the following statements are True or False: (a) Judicial activism implies a pro-active approach of the judiciary towards prevailing socio-economic and political apathy in the country. [1] (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 urban local self-government. [1] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2023 2 (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 (i) [4] Mention the composition and method of election of the US Congress. OR (ii) Examine any two special powers of Rajya Sabha. Question 5 (i) [4] 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? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2023 3 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 (i) [8] Enumerate the composition and any four functions of the Zila Parishad. OR (ii) Discuss any four measures to strengthen the Indian Democracy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2023 4 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 Constitution contains Fundamental Rights? [2] (ii) Explain in detail the provisions of the Fundamental Right that has been violated in the case given above. [4] (iii) Which Fundamental Right restores the Right violated in the above case? Explain briefly. 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