CBSE Political Science sample paper class XII 2006

www.cbseguess.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------www.cbseguess.com Other Educational Portals www.icseguess.com | www.ignouguess.com | www.dulife.com | www.magicsense.com POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS XII Time Allowed:3Hours M.M.100 General Instruction: i) Answer all the questions. ii) Question no 1 TO 10 short answer questions of two marks each. Answer to each of these should 30 to 40 words.. iii) Question 11 to 20 contains 4 marks each. Answer to each of these should not exceeds 100 words. iv) Questions 21 to 25 long answer questions of 6 marks each. Answer to each of these should 200 words. 1) Distinguish between international law and municipal law. (2) 2) Liberty means the absence of restraints. Comment. (2) 3) Give any two arguments in support of individualism. (2) 4) What is protective discrimination? (2) 5) What is the importance of non formal education (2) 6) What are the two types of duties a citizen has? Give examples of each. 7) Describe the role of Kisan Sabha in India (2) 8) Write a note on referendum and Initiative (2) 9) Give four arguments against functional representation? (2) 10) Four functions of political parties (2) 11) Explain the meaning of justice. What is social justice? (4) 12) What policy is followed by the government for the upliftment of the SC’s and ST’s (4) 13) Explain any four points of criticism against Universal Adult Franchise? (4) 14) Difference between and Interest groups and business groups (4) 15) What is the role of Opposition in parliament democracy (4) 16) Describe four ways which ensure fair and free elections (4) 17) What are the causes of the rise of political violence in India? How can we curb it ?(4) 18) Describe the negative impact of casteism on India’s political system (4) 19) Describe the main objectives of the national policy for empowerment of women 2001 (4) 20) Write the meaning of Welfare State? Why states follow welfare activities (4) 21) Describe the relation between Law and Liberty (8) www.cbseguess.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------www.cbseguess.com Other Educational Portals www.icseguess.com | www.ignouguess.com | www.dulife.com | www.magicsense.com Or Discuss the various Dimensions of justice. 22) Discuss the relevance of Marxism today. (8) Or What are the tenents of Socialism? 23) Define Communalism? Suggest six measures to combat communalism. (8) Or Define poverty ? What are the steps taken to remove it? 24) Describe the Indian foreign policy.? (8) OR What is the role of India in NAM and SAARC? 25)Discuss the relation with Pakistan? (8) OR Trace India’s relations with China from independence to the present day