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Subject : POLITICAL SCIENCE
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Nos. Qn.No.
I. Four choices are given for each of the following questions
/ incomplete statements. Only one of them is correct or
most appropriate. Choose the correct answer and write
the complete answer along with its letter of alphabet.
10 × 1 = 10
1. The permanent President of Constituent Assembly was
(A) Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad
(B) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Ans.
(A) Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad 1

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Nos. Qn.No.
2. The amendment which added the word ‘unity’ in the
preamble of our Constitution is
(A) 43rd Amendment (B) 42nd Amendment
(C) 40th Amendment (D) 52nd Amendment.
Ans.
(B) 42nd Amendment 1
3. The main aim of Quo-Warranto is prevention of
(A) illegal occupation of public office
(B) encroachment of public property
(C) misuse of public finance
(D) illegal migration.
Ans.
(A) Illegal occupation of public office 1
4. ‘‘The directive principles of state policy form the inner
soul of the Constitution’’ is stated by
(A) K. C. Markandan (B) Granville Austin
(C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) Plato.
Ans.
(B) Granville Austin 1
5. Article 52 of our constitution is related to appointment of
the
(A) Prime Minister (B) Chief Minister
(C) President (D) Chief Justice.
Ans.
(C) President 1

6. The lower house of Canada is

(A) House of representatives
(B) House of commons
(C) Federal Assembly
(D) Lok Sabha.
Ans.
(B) House of Commons 1

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Nos. Qn.No.
7. When the state legislature is not in session, the
ordinance is issued by the
(A) Governor (B) Chief Minister
(C) Chief Justice (D) Prime Minister.
Ans.
(A) Governor 1
8. The qualification required to be a judge of Supreme
Court is
(A) should be a judge of High Court for 5 years
(B) should be a judge of District Court for 5 years
(C) must be a legal expert in the view of Prime Minister
(D) should be a judge of session court for 5 years.
Ans.
(A) should be a Judge of High Court for 5 years 1
9. If the strength of a State's Vidhana Sabha is 300, then
the strength of its Vidhana Parishad is
(A) 50 (B) 100
(C) 150 (D) 300.
Ans.
(B) 100 1
10. The backbone of Panchayat Raj System is
(A) Gram Panchayat (B) Zilla Panchayat
(C) Gram Sabha (D) Taluk Panchayat.
Ans.
(C) Gram Sabha 1
II. Match list ‘A’ with list ‘B’ and write it : 5×1=5
11.
A B
a) Bhutan i) Diet
b) Pakistan ii) Tshogdu
c) Japan iii) Parliament
d) Nepal iv) Congress
e) Canada v) Jatiya Sangsad
vi) National Assembly
vii) National Panchayat.

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Ans.
a) Bhutan ii) Tshogdu 1
b) Pakistan vi) National Assembly 1
c) Japan i) Diet 1
d) Nepal vii) National Panchayat 1
e) Canada iii) Parliament. 1

III. Answer the following questions in a sentence each :

15 × 1 = 15
12. When was our Constitution brought into force ?
Ans.
26th January, 1950. 1
13. What is social justice ?
Ans.
Protecting interests of all the people. 1
14. Define Fraternity.
Ans.
Spirit of brotherhood. 1
15. What is the opinion of M.C. Chawla regarding adoption of
Directive Principles of State Policy ?
Ans.
Heaven on the earth. 1
16. What is meant by Liberal Policy ?
Ans.
The policies which are being influenced and adopted by
the liberal ideals of other constitutions. 1
17. What is the main aim of socialist principles ?
Ans.
Providing social and economic justice to all. 1
18. Name the different types of Government.
Ans.
— Central Government
— State Government
— Local Self Government. 1

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Nos. Qn.No.
19. Which country's Vice-President post is like
Vice-President of India ?
Ans.
United States of America 1
20. How many members are nominated to Rajya Sabha by
the President of India ?
Ans.
12 members 1
21. Why is the Calling Attention Motion required during
session ?
Ans.
To draw the attention towards urgent public matters. 1
22. How does Vidhan Parishad control Finance Bill ?
Ans.
Vidhan Parishad can hold Finance bill for 14 days. 1

23. Who recommends to President on dismissal of State

Government ?
Ans.
Governor of the state. 1

24. Name any two kinds of sessions held by Lok Sabha.

Ans.
— Budget session
— Summer session
— Winter season ( Any two points ) 1

25. Why is Lok Adalat established ?

Ans.
To avoid delay of justice. 1

26. Where is the headquarters of Karnataka State Public

Service Commission ?
Ans.
Bengaluru. 1

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IV. Answer the following questions in about two to four
sentences each : 14 × 2 = 28
27. What are the reforms brought by Montague and
Chelmsford in 1919 ?
Ans.
— Providing dyarchy
— Central control over the province
— Separate electorate for Christians
— Milestone in constitutional development. 2

28. Why is India called as a secular country ?

Ans.
— equal status for all
— neutral on religious matters
— cooperation between minority and majority
— secularization of social life. 2

29. Mention any four fundamental rights.

Ans.
— Right to Equality
— Right to Freedom
— Right against Exploitation
— Right to Freedom of Religion
— Cultural and Educational Right
— Right to Constitutional Remedies. ( Any four only ) 2

30. What are the measures undertaken to achieve social and

economic progress ?
Ans.
— Land reforms
— Panchayat Raj
— Equal pay for equal work
— Free and compulsory education. 2

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31. What are the qualifications required to be a member of
Rajya Sabha ?
Ans.
— Citizen of India
— 30 years of age
— not hold any office of profit
— qualification fixed by Parliament. 2
32. Explain the appointment and term of the judges of
Supreme Court.
Ans.
— President appoints them
— Seniority will be considered for Chief Justice
— 65 years of age
— can give resignation. 2
33. How does the Supreme Court protect our constitution ?
Ans.
— acts as the custodian of the constitution
— if laws are felt beyond the constitution, it declared
them as invalid. 2
34. What are the qualifications required to become the
Governor of a state ?
Ans.
— citizen of India
— 35 years of age
— not a member of either union or state legislature
— not hold any office profit. 2
35. Mention the executive powers of the Governor.
Ans.
— appoints Chief Minister and Ministers
— appoints Advocate General
— Election Commissioner
— Member of Public Service Commission
— receives reports
— recommends for emergency. 2

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36. List out the electoral powers of Vidhan Sabha.
Ans.
— Speaker and Deputy Speaker election
— Election of the President
— Member of Vidhan Parishad
— Member of Rajya Sabha. 2

37. How does High Court control over subordinate courts ?

Ans.
— appoints administrative staff
— frame rules of service
— determines salary, allowances, leave, pension. 2

38. Mention the judicial review powers of High Court.

Ans.
— examines validity of laws
— examines validity of policies, decisions and other
orders. 2

39. How were the Cantonment areas governed ?

Ans.
— functions in defence areas
— direct supervision of department of defence
— high rank military officers. 2

40. What are the functions of State Public Service

Commission ?
Ans.
— conducts examinations
— advises on method of recruitment
— advises on transfer and promotion
— advises on extension of services
— annual report
— advises Governor on issues of civil service. 2

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V. Answer the following questions in about three to six
sentences each : 6 × 3 = 18
41. Which are the acts contributed to the development of our
constitution ?
Ans.
— Regulating Act, 1773
— Charter Act, 1833
— The Act of 1858
— The Act of 1861
— 1909 Morley Minto Reforms
— 1919 Montague - Chelmsford Reforms
— The Government of India Act, 1935 3
— Indian Independence Act, 1947. ( Any six points )
42. Explain the importance of Right to Information Act.
Ans.
— combating corruption
— increasing transparency in administration
— enhances accountability
— rectifies the defects of laws
— increases efficiency of democracy
— develops maturity. 3
43. How are the fundamental rights different from Directive
Principles of State policy ?
Ans.
Directive Principles of Fundamental Rights
State Policy
— Positive in nature — Negative in nature
— Not justiciable — Justiciable
— Community centred — Individual contract
— Strengthen social — Strengthen Political 3
condition system
— Official ends — Means to ends

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44. What are the powers and functions of the Prime
Minister ?
Ans.
— Formation of Council of Ministers
— Allocation of Portfolios
— Leader of the Council of Ministers
— Link between President and Ministers
— Leader of the Parliament
— Leader of the Nation
— Leader of the Party
— Appointment powers
— Special powers
— Other powers. ( Any six points ) 3

45. Explain the original jurisdiction and appellate powers of

Supreme Court.
Ans.
a) Original Jurisdiction
— Disputes on violation of Fundamental Rights
— Disputes on elections
— Inter-state disputes
b) Appellate Jurisdiction
— Receives appeals
— Appeals on criminal and constitutional cases. 3

46. Explain the functions of Union Public Service

Commission.
Ans.
— conduct examination
— advises on method of recruitment
— advises on promotions
— advises on transfers
— advises states on civil services
— annual reports. 3

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VI. Answer the following question in about eight to ten
sentences : 4
47. Every village requires Gram Panchayat. Explain.
Ans.
— Preparing annual plan
— Promotion of agriculture
— Promotion of cottage industries
— Supply of drinking water
— Poverty elevation programmes
— Establishment of libraries
— Regulation of markets
— Promotion of adult education
— Development of women and children
— Public distribution system
— Promoting rural sanitation. ( Any eight points ) 4

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