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ISC Class XII Prelims 2021 : Political Science (La Martiniere Girls' College, Lucknow)

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Half Yearly Examination September, 2020 Political Science Class XII (Three hours) M. M. 80 (Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper. They must NOT start writing during this time). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Answer Question 1 (compulsory) from Part I, and five questions from Part II, choosing three questions from Section A and two questions from Section B. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART I (20 Marks) Answer all questions. Question 1 [10 x 2] Answer briefly each of the questions (i) to (x): i. What is meant by Liberal Democracy? ii. Explain the term political homogeneity. iii. Name the body that drafted and enacted the Constitution of India and the Constitution of the US. iv. State any two judicial functions of the Legislature. v. State any two limitations imposed on the powers of the U.S Congress. vi. Mention any two privileges enjoyed by the Senators and not by the members of the House of Representatives. vii. Explain the term Republic. viii. What are the Directive Principles? ix. Explain Article 32 of the Indian Constitution. x. State any two Directive principles that are yet to be achieved. PART II (60 Marks) SECTION A Answer any three questions. Question 2 a) Enumerate the features of an authoritarian state. b) Make a comparative study of the UK as a Parliamentary form of Government and the USA as a Presidential form of government. [6] [6] Question 3 a) State any three merits of a written constitution and an unwritten constitution. b) Explain the procedure of amendment of the US Constitution. [6] [6] Question 4 a) What is meant by Universal Adult Franchise? Explain the meaning of direct and indirect elections with examples. b) State the reasons for the widespread acceptance of the Universal Adult Franchise. [6] [6] Question 5 a) Why is the Senate considered as the most powerful Second Chamber? Give reasons. [6] b) Make a comparative study of the composition, legislative powers and the financial powers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. [6] Question 6 a) Enumerate the functions of the Executive. b) Explain the functions and role of the Indian Prime Minister. [6] [6] SECTION B Answer any two questions. Question 7 a) Discuss the importance of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. b) Explain the four objectives mentioned in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. [6] [6] Question 8 (a) With reference to the basic features of the Indian Constitution, explain the following: i) India as a Parliamentary form of Government ii) Partly rigid and partly flexible Constitution iii) Special provisions for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes [6] (b) State the Gandhian principles mentioned in the Directive Principles of the State Policy. [6] Question 9 (a) Explain the Fundamental Rights mentioned under Articles 14 to 18 of the Indian Constitution. (b) Explain the Right to Freedom as a Fundamental Right (Articles 19 to 22). [6] [6]

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