(Paper) CBSE Class - XII Sample Paper Political Science - 2007 (Set -II)

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CBSE Class - XII Sample Paper
Political Science - 2007
(Set II - Delhi)

 

Q. 1. What do you understand by social justice ? 2

Q. 2. ‘Rights are not absolute in character.’ Explain. 2

Q. 3. What was the main cause behind the changing nature of state activities from laissez faire to welfare ? 2

Q. 4. Explain the scope of Comparative Politics. 2

Q. 5. Describe the composition of the Election Commission of India. 2

Q. 6. What is functional or occupational representation ? 2

Q. 7. What is the role of opposition parties in a democracy ? 2

Q. 8. What do you understand by ‘public opinion’ ? 2

Q. 9. Explain the theory of ‘class struggle’. 2

Q. 10. Name the member countries of the SAARC. 2

Q. 11. ‘Liberty does not imply absence of restraint.’ Comment. 4

Q. 12. Why do we say that rights imply duties ? 4

Q. 13. What are the main characteristics of the modern approaches to the study of Comparative Politics ? 4

Q. 14. Is economic development the pre-requisite of political development ? How ? 4

Q. 15. Is Marxism relevant today ? Discuss. 4

Q. 16. Suggest any two electoral reforms to curb undue influence of money and muscle power during elections in India. 4

Q. 17. What steps have been taken by the Government of India for the welfare of Other Backward Classes ? 4

Q. 18. State any four provisions of the 74th Amendment of the Constitution of India. 4

Q. 19. ‘Casteism is a bane for democracy in India.’ Comment. 4

Q. 20. Discuss India’s changing relations with Pakistan. 4

Q. 21. What are the characteristics of a good law ? Why do we obey laws ? 8

Or

What is the significance of the concept of ‘Dharma’ in Indian political thought and practice ?

Q. 22. Explain M.N. Roy’s ideas on Humanism. 8

Or

What is ‘Conflict Resolution’ ? Describe the Gandhian method of conflict resolution. 2+6

Q. 23. What factors are responsible for the rise in communalism in India ? How can we control them ? 4+4

Or

What are the causes for the rise in political violence in India ? How can we stop it ?

Q. 24. Discuss the nature of party system in India. 8

Or

What is the significance of pressure groups and interest groups in a democracy ?

Q. 25. Examine India’s role in the Non-Aligned Movement. 8

Or

What do you understand by globalisation ? How has India responded to its effects ?